FAYE WHITE

Position

 Defender

Club

 Arsenal

D.O.B

 02.02.78

P.O.B

 Sussex 

Caps

 62

Goals

 6

Debut

Full Debut

First Goal
Having made a courageous return to action for England, Faye was in inspired form as the Three Lions showed their desire and determination in China.

Having suffered a second cruciate ligament injury a year ago, Faye missed out on England's qualifier with France that saw them clinch their place at the World Cup - but the motivation of getting back in time for China made her more determined than ever to come back flying.

Faye returned as captain for the tournament, and covered herself in glory with defiant performances in each of England's World Cup encounters. Against Germany, the only game that the eventual winners failed to win, Faye was named 'Player of the Match' for her efforts.

Standing at six foot, Faye uses her height to good effect as a central defender. Faye has won countless medals in her time at Arsenal, including the treble in 2001 and was honoured to represent the club in the inaugural UEFA Women’s Cup competition in 2001-02. She captained the team to The FA Women’s Cup and FA Nationwide Premier League double in 2003-04 and last season won The FA Women’s Premier League Cup and Premier League double.

It wasn’t until June 2001 that Faye began a regular run in the England senior team. Faye played in England’s final game, against Germany, at the 2001 UEFA European Championships and became a regular following captain Mo Marley’s subsequent retirement from international football.

Early on in 2007 Faye was boosted by an MBE for services to sport in the New Year Honours list.
11 Sep 2007
VIDEO: Faye White interview

With England ready to start their World Cup campaign, Faye White reveals just how much it means to her to be here.

Last updated: 8 May 2008