RACHEL Brown-Finnis has been inducted in the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.

The Burnley-born goalkeeper, who won 82 caps for England during a stellar career, was joined by her former teammate Rachel Unitt and England Cerebal Palsy ace Martin Sinclair in being inducted.

The trio are part of this year’s entry to the list and will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a celebratory dinner in October.

Brown-Finnis, who played in an FA Cup final aged just 15 and played for Liverpool and Everton among others, admitted she was proud to be joining other inductees which include Sir Tom Finney, Gordon Banks, Alan Shearer, Gary Neville and Norman Hunter.

"What an unbelievable honour this is. I'm very proud and feel privileged to have had the career I've had," said Brown-Finnis on social media.

Kelly Simmons, The FA’s Director for Participation and Development, added: "In both disability football and the women's game we are now seeing excellent growth.

"It is at the elite end of the game that the role models are to be found, and there are no finer examples than Martin and the two Rachels – who each have consistently demonstrated their dedication, commitment and team spirit. They are worthy inductees who we are proud to have had the honour of naming."

Two more former England stars also enter the Hall of Fame this year, with 75-cap goalkeeper David Seaman and former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand also included.

They’ve been joined by Denis Irwin, Mark Lawrenson, Billy Liddell, Neville Southall, Gordon Strachan and John Robertson.

Inductees are chosen by a panel featuring some of the biggest names in football including the Museum’s President Sir Bobby Charlton, Vice President Sir Alex Ferguson and Gordon Taylor.

To qualify for nomination, players must have finished their career or be aged over 30 and have played or managed in England for at least five years.