We played out on the street every single day as a family, with neighbours, at the community centres, and I developed the desire to win very early. That environment instilled a competitive edge in me, which has paid dividends in… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
That first game was so hyped up, and it was obviously my first experience of a crowd in a World Cup. When I first… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
It was never a case of male and female when I was growing up. I played with my cousins, my friends. From a young… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
I do a bit of boxing in the off-season to stay fit - it's a different kind of fitness. — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
To me, it's just another game of football - 11 players, a grass pitch. Regardless what shirt I have on, it's important you win… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
I just want to be at the best place possible to ensure that I really kick on in my career, that I constantly have… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
I recently started my own NP17 Academy within Liverpool Community College, which gives 16-19-year-old girls an opportunity to embark on a sports career, whether… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
Let's build women's football from the bottom before we get to the top; it's not about building from the top to get to the… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
When I came into football, my whole identity was to be one of the best players in the world, if not the best player,… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
Opportunities for young girls, like young boys, to go into academies from a young age does happen now in England, but it doesn't happen… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
The biggest thing I got from my sister's career was never to give up. She had so many ups and downs throughout her career.… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
I have a niece now, and it makes me want to be better for her, just to show that there's a big wide world… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
