It is three years since Laura Bassett officially stepped away from marshalling backlines, wrapping up a terrific club and international career. For the 63-cap England defender, it was a time of friendships, triumphs and tussles, and for a while, some…
Close control, swiftness of stride, before that telling touch to open the door to a beaming Fran Kirby celebration. When it comes together, it is just like a favourite old song fading back into the senses, and as far as…
As the elite competitor she has become known as, Magdalena Eriksson will say she thrives on looking at the ‘what next?’ of her profession. While you won’t find the Chelsea captain getting lost in the nostalgia of medals or memorabilia…
It has been a silverware-shimmering career for Gemma Davison so far, and no player has won more FA Women’s Super League titles than the England international. The ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star has so often been the unique ingredient, and for…
While the Chicago Red Stars have been chief beneficiaries of her talents in recent years, Yuki Nagasato enjoys popularity in the women’s game that seems to transcend any team allegiances. The Japanese forward had already been to the summit of…