To celebrate International Women’s Day, we have spent time with Manchester City players in order to find out what and who inspires them.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we have spent time with Manchester City players in order to find out what and who inspires them.

Today it’s the turn of Nikita Parris, City’s 24-year-old forward who is already the FA Women’s Super League’s all-time record goalscorer.

She names a five-a-side dream team…with a difference.

Who are the women who have inspired Nikita? There may be a few surprises from outside the world of football, including a particularly inspirational family member!

Watch the full video above!

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