EA Sports have announced that a former England international will become the first global female commentator in the football franchise's history.
The video game publisher delivered its highly-anticipated 'Matchday Experience Deep Dive' on Friday afternoon, featuring a fact sheet of new features ahead of the game's release on September 29.
From more realistic player and cloth mechanics to brand new match intros and improved lighting, EA promise "an elevated matchday experience" for gamers.
And one of the "fresh" new features in terms of the overall broadcast experience includes the addition of Soccer Saturday regular Sue Smith.Smith, who made 93 appearances for the Three Lions between 1997 and 2012, will join Match of the Day favourite Guy Mowbray in the gantry in both the Ultimate Team and Kick Off games modes.According to EA, Smith has been included in the latest release alongside Mowbray in a bid to provide "fresh voices and new energy to matches".
It must be noted that Derek Rae and Stewart Robson will remain on the upcoming version.From FIFA 22 onwards, Rae and Robson have been featured alongside former England defender Alex Scott, who became the first female voice in the game after being brought in as a pitchside reporter.
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