The Laura Coombs Renaissance

Manchester City midfielder Laura Coombs has returned to the England squad after seven years at the age of 32. For someone who has always been at the top, why has it taken so long?

Laura Coombs turns to celebrate scoring the equalising goal during the The FA Women's Super League match at the Etihad Stadium. Image: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

The career of Laura Coombs has been an odd one. At 32, she is probably enjoying one of the best seasons of her career, just at a point where it looked like she might never become a regular starte…