Bending it like Beckham

Katie Chapman
Age: 21
Club: Fulham Ladies
Position: Midfield
Height: 5ft 7ins

Where did you learn to play football?
Watching Millwall and playing in the playground with the boys.

How do the boys react when they see you playing football?
It's a lot better now because so many girls are playing, but you still get the odd few that say women can't play football.

Which men's team do you support?
Millwall

Jobs outside of football?
Looking after my little boy Harvey. I love the fact that as he gets into the game, he'll have a mum who's pulled on the England captain's armband - just like David Beckham and Michael Owen.

What fashion/beauty item can you not get through the week without?
My brush and straighteners.

What is your favourite food?
Traditional pie, mash and liquor.

What's the best match you've played in for England?
It was against Holland - we won, and I managed to score my first goal for my country.

How do you think we'll do in the 2005 European Championships?
I think we will do really well. We have a lot of time to work together as a team and everything is going well. Just as importantly, though, it is going to be such a great way to promote the women's game, and England women footballers as a whole, in this country.