Position: Defender
Club: Leeds Carnegie
D.O.B: 13/07/1991
P.O.B: Leeds
Debut: v Denmark 10/2006
Gemma comes from Leeds in West Yorkshire. She first played for England’s U17 team when she was 15 against Denmark.
She holds 20 caps for England at this level and U19s. Gemma currently plays for Leeds Carnegie Ladies.
She started playing when she was seven years old and gets her inspiration to be the best she can from her parents.
TheFA.com asked some quickfire questions in preparation for the New Zealand World Cup in October 2008;
England highlight: Captaining England, qualifying for the World Cup and getting selected.
Favourite player: Steven Gerrard/ Anita Asante
Toughest opponent: France
Favourite film: Bend it like Beckham
Favourite TV programme: Fawlty Towers, One Tree Hill
Favourite album: Chris Brown/ Ne-yo
Best piece of advice you've been given: Work hard and never give up but enjoy it!