A captivating and moving account of the first England women's football team that took part in the 1971 World Cup, detailing the injustice faced by those who took part and its effect on the women's game as a whole. Narrated by the daughter of one of the team members, Janice Barton, with unprecedented access to the secrets and insights of the first ever woman's team, this is a multi-generational story celebrating the power of a group of women who refused to accept the status quo - revealing how the events of 1971 shaped mother and daughter's lives both personally and professionally.
Gail Emms MBE is a retired English badminton player who has achieved international success in doubles tournaments. First chosen to represent England in 1995, Gail went on to become a world champion - winning a silver medal at the Athens Olympic Games with mixed badminton doubles partner Nathan Robertson. She retired from the sport in 2008. Since then, Gail has forged a successful media career, becoming a recurring presence on esteemed platforms such as Fighting Talk (5Live) and Question of Sport. She also focuses on PR and event management with her own successful company.
