Rachel Yankey on the people that supported her career
Former England and Arsenal footballer Rachel Yankey talks about the people, and the job roles, that supported her career as a footballer.
Rachel Yankey is a former professional footballer, spending the majority of her career with Arsenal.
Rachel earned 129 international caps for England, making her the most capped England international player ever. She also played for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics.
As a child, Rachel used to play as the only girl on a boys football team, before later joining girls teams. She began her senior playing career aged 16.
There are lots of people in roles behind the scenes including physios, kit staff and photographers. The medical staff were always on hand to help with injuries. These backroom staff are definitely the unsung heroes.
Jermaine Jenas on the people that supported his career in football
Former England, Newcastle and Spurs player Jermaine Jenas talks about the people, and the job roles, that supported his career in football.
Jermaine Jenas is a former professional footballer, playing for Premier League teams including Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Jermaine made his professional debut aged 17, with Nottingham Forest, and went on to earn 21 international caps for England.
When I was around 13, I sat down with my mum and came up with a back-up plan if I didn鈥檛 make it. Being a physio really stood out. I put 100 percent into my football, but also made sure I took the subjects I needed to pursue becoming a physio too.
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