Arsenal once again proved why they are number one in the Women’s game in England as Kelly Smith settled a close fought FA Community Shield with a 72nd minute goal.  Laura Bassett, Karen Carney and Jo Potter, who are either coaching at or helping to run Birmingham’s Centre of Excellence, all played in the match as did other former Blues players Rachel Yankey and Alex Scott with Dannii Bird being one of Arsenal’s substitutes. The close season changes will give opportunities for some young players at Blues to step up with the more experienced to take more of a lead. 

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