Sue Smith

International career Smith made her England debut as a 17–year–old substitute in February 1997, scoring in a 6–4 friendly defeat to Germany at Deepdale in Preston. One of her brightest England moments was scoring a hat-trick of tremendous goals in a home friendly against Spain in March 2001.

She has twice won the International Player of the Year award – in 1999 and 2001. In 1999, she was also voted Players' Player of the Year.

Before winning the 1999 awards, Smith represented her country when she was picked to play in a FIFA XI against the United States in a showpiece match in San Jose. In June 2011, she was surprisingly left out of England's 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup squad.

Smith was allotted 118 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England's inaugural international.

International goals Scores and results list England's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Result Competition 1 27 February 1997 Deepdale, Preston 4–6 Friendly 2 30 October 1997 Boleyn Ground, London 1–0 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup qual. 3 13 September 1998 Stadionul Poiana, Câmpina 4–1 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup qual. 4 17 October 1999 Sportanlagen Trinermatten, Zofingen 1–0 2001 UEFA Women's Championship qual. 5 20 February 2000 Estádio do Sport Grupo Sacavenense, Lisbon 2–2 2001 UEFA Women's Championship qual. 6 23 April 2000 Oakwell, Barnsley 2–0 2001 UEFA Women's Championship qual. 7 13 May 2000 Memorial Ground, Bristol 1–0 2001 UEFA Women's Championship qual. 8 28 November 2000 Brisbane Road, London 2–0 2001 UEFA Women's Championship qual. 9 22 March 2001 Kenilworth Road, Luton 4–2 Friendly 10 11 12 13 March 2005 Estádio Fernando Cabrita, Lagos 5–0 Algarve Cup 13 1 September 2005 Ertl-Glas Stadion, Amstetten 4–1 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup qual. 14 20 April 2006 Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham 4–0 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup qual. 15 9 March 2011 Dasaki Stadium, Akhna 2–0 Cyprus Cup 16

Honours Tranmere Rovers FA Women's Premier League Northern Division: 1995–96 Leeds Carnegie FA Women's Premier League Cup: 2009–10 Individual FA Players' Player of the Year Award: 1998–99 FA International Player of the Year Award: 1998–99, 2000–01

Media career In 2000, Smith and her Tranmere teammates featured in a television advert for Daz washing powder alongside Julian Clary. Smith was later a regular contributor to the Yorkshire Evening Posts women's football section, and also offered her views and commentary skills for BBC Sport. From 2008 to 2009, Smith appeared alongside Wayne Rooney in his three-part Sky1 show Street Striker.

In July 2009, Smith was awarded an honorary degree by Edge Hill University. In November 2010, she opened Chipping Sodbury Secondary School's sports centre.

She has also appeared as a co-presenter on EFL on Quest, an EFL highlights show on Quest.

She currently works as analyst and commentator for many platforms, often seen on Sky Sports for Women's Super League games and Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports News.

In 2023, she was added as a commentator on EA Sports FC 24, commentating alongside Guy Mowbray.

Personal life Throughout her career, Smith has been recognisable by her hairstyles. She is an Everton supporter.