Jess' football journey started with kicking the ball with her brother and sister at a young age.  

At the age of 7 due to a lack of girls' teams around Jess played for Kader Boys, before taking some time away from football to take on gymnastics. 

Just two years later a sports coach spotted Jess' talent and put her forward for a trial at Teesside Sport Academy Girls, showing clear talent, Jess would go on to play for Teesside Sport Academy Girls for four years. 

Her talent earned her a spot in an England training camp at the age of 13 years old.

Jess represented her county at Cleveland schools and district at Middlesbrough from 13 to 16 years old.

Jess went on to join Durham RTC and play in the academy set-up for 3 years and progressed all the way through Durham's academy set up all the way to Durham Women's First Team. 

Then came a move to Middlesbrough to Jess' home town club in 2022. Alongside playing for Middlesbrough Jess represents her Teesside University and has recently been selected to represent England University football.