Picture Special

Picture special: From Russia with love

Man City Women are in Russia, ahead of their Champions League second leg clash against Zvezda Perm.

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OFF WE GO: Demi Stokes departs the City Football Academy for the airport

OFF WE GO: Demi Stokes departs the City Football Academy for the airport
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HEADING OUT: Toni Duggan has her essentials for the journey to the airport

HEADING OUT: Toni Duggan has her essentials for the journey to the airport
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DEPARTURE: Nikita Parris makes her way out to the coach

DEPARTURE: Nikita Parris makes her way out to the coach
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LEG ONE: The team board the coach at the City Football Academy

LEG ONE: The team board the coach at the City Football Academy
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LEG TWO: The team arrive at Manchester Airport

LEG TWO: The team arrive at Manchester Airport
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SKIPPER: Steph Houghton steps off the coach at the airport

SKIPPER: Steph Houghton steps off the coach at the airport
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CHECKING IN: Izzy Christiansen hands over her boarding pass

CHECKING IN: Izzy Christiansen hands over her boarding pass
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NEXT STOP, RUSSIA: Abbie McManus checks in

NEXT STOP, RUSSIA: Abbie McManus checks in
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BOARDING: Toni Duggan steps through the gate, off to the plane

BOARDING: Toni Duggan steps through the gate, off to the plane
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KB: Karen Bardsley stretches her legs

KB: Karen Bardsley stretches her legs
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FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS: Getting in position for takeoff

FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS: Getting in position for takeoff
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SELFIE: Steph Houghton and Jane Ross snap a photo

SELFIE: Steph Houghton and Jane Ross snap a photo
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THE BOSS: Nick Cushing grabs a peanut

THE BOSS: Nick Cushing grabs a peanut
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CHECKMATES: Daphne Corboz and physio Dave Clark go head-to-head in a game of chess

CHECKMATES: Daphne Corboz and physio Dave Clark go head-to-head in a game of chess
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IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT: Assistant coach Alan Mahon unpacks his laptop

IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT: Assistant coach Alan Mahon unpacks his laptop
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LEGROOM: There's always time for yoga, as Tessel Middag proves

LEGROOM: There's always time for yoga, as Tessel Middag proves
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YOGA BUDDIES: Karen Bardsley joins in

YOGA BUDDIES: Karen Bardsley joins in
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ALL SMILES: Daphne Corboz and Izzy Christiansen walk out to the coach

ALL SMILES: Daphne Corboz and Izzy Christiansen walk out to the coach
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SKYLINE: A beautiful mid-flight sunset just prior to landing

SKYLINE: A beautiful mid-flight sunset just prior to landing