As the story of the women’s game comes into sharp focus this week, Sue Smith reminds us of the extraordinary journey the game has been on
Former Lioness Sue Smith will be writing a column for the Mirror throughout the Women’s World Cup.
With 93 England caps to her name and glittering playing career behind her, what started as a passion turned into a profession â just about.
But as the story of the women’s game comes into sharp focus this week, it’s perhaps worth reminding ourselves of the journey the game has been on.
Sue, 43, said: “I got into football because I was that annoying little sister who tagged along when her brother started playing â and doing the same.