Former City Lady Plays In England World Cup Defeat

Last updated : 02 July 2015 By Covsupport News Service

Former Coventry City Ladies and Coventry City Girls defender Laura Bassett played for England in their World Cup Semi-Final 2-1 defeat against Japan in Edmonton, Canada.

Claire Rafferty conceded a penalty 32nd minute and Japan scored through Miyama but eight minutes later, Fara Williams levelled from the spot after Steph Houghton had been brought down.

In stoppage time, Bassett, who had a superb game, conceded an own goal trying get back and clear and England were out.