As an energetic six-year-old, Beth Mead was taken to a weekly local footballsession by her mum. Finding a passion for the game, Beth often found herself asthe only girl on the team. Despite being laughed at for this, she let her naturaltalent do the talking. At 16, Mead was signed to Sunderland where she made aname for herself as a top goalscorer. Putting off offers from Arsenal until shecompleted her university degree, Mead continued juggling work, study and footballuntil she graduated. She then signed to Arsenal and earned a place as a Lioness,representing the England national team.

Discover how this talented forward balanced her university degree alongside aburgeoning football career to hone her skills. From becoming captain of her primaryschool's boys team to being announced as the youngest winner of the Women'sSuper League Golden Boot and being named as the Player of the Tournament atthe UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament.

Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of thebiggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys fromchildhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packedstyle these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.