Lianne Joan Sanderson (born 3 February 1988) is a current broadcaster and former English professional footballer who played as a forward.

In the 2006 FA Women's Cup final, Sanderson scored the fifth goal of a 5–0 win over Leeds United,[5] and was voted Player of the Match.

In the 2007–08 season, she amassed 51 goals in 36 appearances, including the third in Arsenal's 4–1 FA Women's Cup final triumph over Leeds United.

[17] Sanderson and Lohman went on loan to Cypriot club Apollon Limassol after the American season had finished to play in the UEFA Women's Champions League.

[21] She made her debut as a second-half substitute for compatriot Jodie Taylor in a 2–1 victory against the Chicago Red Stars on 9 August 2015.

[25] By the time she was traded away from the Pride before week 10 of the season in June 2016, Sanderson had two goals and an assist, tying Morgan on both counts despite playing half as many minutes and attempting 22 fewer shots.

However, Sanderson's season ended when she tore the ACL and meniscus in her right knee on 17 September, while playing for the Flash in a friendly against Thailand.

[30] After one season, in which she made two league appearances as Juventus won the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia, she left the club.

[33] She was drafted into the squad for the World Cup qualifying play-off against France in September 2006 as a replacement for the injured Jo Potter.

Sanderson continued to publicly criticise Powell's administration: "I felt the [England set-up] wanted people like robots who would literally do everything they asked you to do.

"[39] After England's unexpectedly poor performance at UEFA Women's Euro 2013, Powell was sacked by The Football Association (FA).

When Katie Chapman withdrew from selection in 2011 after a dispute with disciplinarian Powell, England had lost two talented players, both to off-field issues.

[54] Sanderson embarked on a relationship with another teammate, Ashley Nick, when they were housed in shared accommodation provided by Apollon Limassol.