“I’ve always played football at quite a high level and I used to play for Spurs Ladies (that’s what they were called before Women!). I just love football and I want to encourage young people, especially girls, because I know how difficult it was for me growing up. And I think that everybody should be able to enjoy the game– shape, size, age doesn’t ma er. And I want to be able to facilitate that. It’s important to listen to young people and speak to them about what they enjoy. We’ve got some groups that are a bit more competitive and some who just like playing with their friends, enjoying the sociability and being involved in something. I like to inspire young people and, as one of the few female coaches, I also think it’s important that I’m visible.”