Leandra Little

Leandra Faye Little (born 8 November 1984) is an English former professional footballer who most recently played as a defender for Sheffield United of the FA Women's Championship.

Prior to her football career, Little represented the England women's national basketball team[5] and played for the City of Sheffield Hatters from 2003 to 2007.

[6] Disappointed to be left off the longlist for the Great Britain women's national basketball team at the 2012 London Olympics, Little decided to play football instead.

[7] In 2007 Little joined Lincoln Ladies, becoming an important defender in the team which consistently challenged for promotion from the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division.

In six years with the South Yorkshire outfit, she rose to captain status and grew to love the club: "They hold a dear place in my heart".