Nikita Parris : (6)

" I was a natural talent, a raw talent. Then I came to Manchester City, and I learned philosophies. " - Nikita Parris

" There weren’t any opportunities to be a professional women’s player until I was 16 and the WSL was formed. " - Nikita Parris

" I’m always playing jokes, even on the manager – some, not many. I want to try and keep my place in the squad. " - Nikita Parris

" Once I started playing as a striker, I’d say I looked up to Julie Fleeting and Thierry Henry. " - Nikita Parris

" As long as I can keep one child off the streets or change one child’s life for the better, then that’s enough for me. " - Nikita Parris

" When we go out to train, we work hard, but when we’re back in the hotel, you want to chill out. People want to switch off from football because you spend so much time doing it. For me, switching off means playing jokes. " - Nikita Parris