LYMM'S Charlotte Robertson is set to follow David Beckham next month by moving to the United States to play football.
The 18-year-old former Lymm High School pupil has gained a place at the prestigious South West Baptist University in Springfield, Missouri, and will fly out in August for pre-season training and studies.
Robertson is a lifelong Manchester United fan and used to play in defence for the club's girls team before signing for Curzon Ashton.
She has also gained her FA Level One coaching qualification and has previously been assistant coach to the under 10s and under 12s girls' sides at Manchester United.
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