13 Facts About Laura Bassett

Laura Bassett was born on 2 August 1983 and is an English former football defender who represented England internationally.

Laura Bassett played for FA WSL club Notts County, Birmingham City, Arsenal, Leeds Carnegie, Chelsea, and Australian W-League club Canberra United.

Laura Bassett grew up in Bulkington and joined Bedworth girls as a nine-year-old.

Laura Bassett then moved to Birmingham City and became captain, while on a scholarship at the FA Player Development Centre at Loughborough University.

Laura Bassett spent summer 2006 playing in the W-League with New York Magic.

Laura Bassett signed for Leeds Carnegie in October 2009 and helped the Yorkshire club win the Premier League Cup in February 2010.

Laura Bassett was part of the BBC's commentary team for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Laura Bassett represented England at youth level, including at the 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship.

In May 2009, Laura Bassett was one of the first 17 female players to be given central contracts by The Football Association.

Laura Bassett sustained a black eye after being elbowed in the face by Camille Abily, but the French player controversially escaped any punishment.

Laura Bassett captained England for their UEFA Women's Euro 2017 first phase match against Portugal, her last appearance for England.

Laura Bassett was allotted 146 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England's inaugural international.

Laura Bassett is in a long-term relationship with Manchester United Women manager Marc Skinner, having met while both coaching for Birmingham's U-14s team.