13 Facts About Rachel Unitt

Rachel Elizabeth Unitt was born on 5 June 1982 and is a former English footballer who last played for FA Women's Championship club London Bees.

Rachel Unitt left Everton in 2012 for a two-year stint at Birmingham City and later played for Notts County in 2014.

Rachel Unitt represented England at the 2001,2005 and 2009 editions of the UEFA Women's Championship as well as at the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2007 and 2011.

Rachel Unitt was ruled out of both the 2013 UEFA Women's Championship and the Great Britain squad for the 2012 London Olympics due to injury.

In 2004 and 2006 Rachel Unitt was named The Football Association's International Player of the Year.

Rachel Unitt started her footballing career with Wolves Women as a 14-year-old.

Rachel Unitt trained with Malmo FF in December 2005, but, fearing burn-out, rejected a contract offer from the Swedish club.

Rachel Unitt signed for Notts County on 30 January 2014, only to suffer an injury to the cruciate ligament in her other knee during the 2014 FA WSL season.

Rachel Unitt first played for England in 2000, after 16 appearances for the U18s.

Rachel Unitt was named the Nationwide International Player of the Year at the 2004 The FA Women's Football Awards.

Rachel Unitt won the same award in 2006, voted for by the fans on the FA website.

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

At the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China, Rachel Unitt was the only outfield member of the England squad who remained unused.