Fully updated paperback edition, with two new chapters

Beth Mead is one of the world’s most talented footballers – Golden Boot winner and Player of the Tournament at the UEFA Euro 2022, England Player of the Year 2021-22, Arsenal Player of the Season 2021-22, and nominee for the 2022 Ballon d’Or. But long before this, Beth was just an ordinary kid from Hinderwell, North Yorkshire who wanted to play football.

Now, Beth shares the challenges that shaped her, what she faced on the journey to the top, and the life events that made her stronger – from being dropped from the England squad and receiving devastating family news, to finding her best form under the guidance of Jonas Eidevall and Sarina Wiegman. Filled with positive lessons and an exclusive account of England’s triumphant Euros campaign, Beth offers readers of all ages a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes look into her remarkable journey to glory.

Empowering, inspirational and honest, this is Beth’s story.

This paperback edition has been fully updated to include the details of the 2022-23 season, Beth’s ACL injury and her recovery, her thoughts on the 2023 Women’s World Cup, as well as overcoming devastating personal challenges and how this has made her even stronger.

INSPIRE YOUNG FOOTBALL FANS TO DREAM BIG WITH ENGLAND SUPERSTAR BETH MEAD.

Football hero Beth Mead grew up as a normal kid playing football on the pitches of North Yorkshire. She is now a football champion and one of the most talented footballers in the world, with accolades including Golden Boot (UEFA Euro 2022), England Player of the Year 2021-22, Arsenal Player of the Season 2021-22 and nominee for the 2022 Ballon d’Or. In this inspiring guide, she tells her amazing story to young football fans while sharing her tips for dreaming big and excelling in the sport they love.

From having fun and staying positive, to working as a team, setting goals and flicking the superstar switch, sport has the magic to help boys and girls feel confident in all areas of their life – both on and off the pitch. In ROAR, readers will discover how, while picking up Beth’s football secrets and empowering advice.

Written with bestselling author of the Ultimate Football Heroes and Unbelievable Football series, Matt Oldfield

With foreword by Ian Wright & afterword by Jermain Defoe

Beth Mead is one of the world’s most talented footballers – Golden Boot winner and Player of the Tournament at the UEFA Euro 2022, England Player of the Year 2021-22, Arsenal Player of the Season 2021-22, and runner-up for the 2022 Ballon d’Or. But long before this, Beth was just an ordinary kid from Hinderwell, North Yorkshire who wanted to play football.

From being placed in the local boys’ team as a child because her mum wanted her to run off her boundless energy, to joining Middlesbrough FC’s Centre of Excellence and making her professional debut at Sunderland, Beth and women’s football have come a long way.

Now, Beth shares the challenges that shaped her, what she faced on the journey to the top, and the life events that made her stronger – from being dropped from the England squad and receiving devastating family news, to finding her best form under the guidance of Jonas Eidevall and Sarina Wiegman. Filled with positive lessons and an exclusive account of England’s triumphant Euros campaign, Beth offers readers of all ages a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes look into her remarkable journey to glory.

Empowering, inspirational and honest, this is Beth’s story.