Rachel Brown-Finnis

Rachel Brown-Finnis is a former England international goalkeeper turned highly respected football pundit, commentator, and EFL ambassador. Over an illustrious playing career spanning nearly two decades, she earned 82 caps for England, representing her country at four UEFA European Championships (2001, 2005, 2009, 2013), two FIFA Women’s World Cups (2007, 2011), and the 2012 London Olympics with Team GB.

At club level, Rachel was a standout goalkeeper for Liverpool and Everton, where she helped the Blues lift the 2010 FA Women’s Cup. Earlier in her career, she played professionally in Iceland with ÍBV, gaining valuable international experience. A talented student-athlete, Rachel spent two years on a scholarship at the University of Alabama before transferring to the University of Pittsburgh, where she represented the Pittsburgh Panthers for two seasons and graduated.

Since retiring, Rachel has forged a successful career in broadcasting, becoming a familiar face on BBC Sport, where she is a regular pundit on Football Focus and Final Score. She is also a co-commentator for BBC and TNT Sports, covering both men’s and women’s football across domestic, European, and international competitions. Rachel has provided expert analysis at major tournaments including UEFA European Championships, FIFA Women’s World Cups, the Paris Olympics, and FA Cup finals.