Lauren Bruton

Background

She was born in Luton.

Career

Bruton began playing football at the age of eight years for Luton Town Ladies Football Club where she netted over 200 goals until the age of 15 before joining Arsenal. In September 2013, Bruton left Arsenal for Reading Women, who were managed by her former Arsenal team mate Jayne Ludlow. Bruton scored on her debut cap for the England Under-17s side, against Greece.

She was part of the England side that finished fourth at the 2008 Fédération internationale de football association U-17 Women"s World Cup in New Zealand.

Bruton attended Cardinal Newman Catholic High School in Luton.

Achievements

• Team Under-19 European Championship: 2009 FA Women"s Cup: 2010/2011, 2012/2013 Forest, Snow and Landscape: 2011, 2012 Forest, Snow and Landscape Cup: 2012, 2013 Premier League: 2009/2010.