Former City Lady Off To The World Cup

Last updated : 10 June 2011 By Covsupport News Service

Former Coventry City Ladies defender Laura Bassett is off to the Women's World Cup in Germany after being called up by Hope Powell for the England squad.

Bassett, who hails from Bulkington and now plays for Birmingham City Ladies in the WSL will also be joined in the 21 person squad by former City Girls youngster Karen Carney.

England start their Women's World Cup campaign in Wolfsburg on June 27th against Mexico.