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Sue Smith began her career playing for Tranmere Rovers, where she played for 8 years.
Following her early years in football, Sue went on to play for Leeds United for eight seasons until 2010. She then spent a year with Lincoln Ladies before finishing her career with six successful years at Doncaster Rovers Belles.
It was on the international stage, however, that Sue truly made her mark. She earned 93 caps for England and scored 16 goals, making her debut as a 17-year-old with a goal against Germany and later netting a memorable hat trick against Spain in 2001.
Sue’s talent and impact were recognised with the Nationwide International Player of the Year Award in both 1999 and 2001, and she was also voted Players’ Player of the Year in 1991.
Since retiring, Sue has become a familiar face on our TV screens, working with both the BBC and Sky Sports. A long-standing member of the Soccer Saturday team, she also appears for Premier League Productions and is highly regarded as a co-commentator and pundit.
Drawing on her journey from grassroots football to becoming one of England’s most capped players, Sue Smith shares her experiences of competing in a sport that has undergone remarkable transformation. She explores the challenges faced by women in football, the progress made over recent decades, and the opportunities that lie ahead. This inspiring keynote highlights resilience, determination, and the importance of creating environments where talent can thrive regardless of gender.
What does it take to perform at your best when the pressure is on? Sue reveals the mindset, preparation, and discipline required to compete at the highest level of international sport. From representing England on the world stage to working in live broadcasting, she shares practical lessons on maintaining focus, embracing continuous improvement, and consistently delivering high performance in demanding environments.
Success is rarely achieved alone. Having played alongside some of the biggest names in women’s football and worked within elite sporting environments, Sue understands the power of teamwork. In this engaging keynote, she explores the qualities that create successful teams, the importance of trust and communication, and how effective leadership can inspire individuals to achieve collective goals.
Sue is an inspiration to girls across the country and helps engage hard to reach groups.
Sue inspires young people in a simple kind friendly fun way. She makes everyone no matter what ability feel good about themselves we were lucky to get her.
