I'm confident in myself. It's not a case of I've missed a penalty, and I'm down. — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
I was pretty wild as a kid. Football tamed me. It put me on the right path, got me focused. — Nikita Parris Football Copy Share Image
I've always wanted to work with young people from disadvantaged areas. — Nikita Parris People Copy Share Image
Always stay in a happy medium in sport, because you never know what's around the corner. — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
To be honest, I don't feel pressure. I honestly don't feel pressure. — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
I knew from a young age what I wanted to do, but that's not the case for everyone. Some go through different… — Nikita Parris Age Copy Share Image
Playing at the Women's World Cup is my long-term goal and, hopefully, I can contribute to winning a medal. — Nikita Parris Goal Copy Share Image
On an odd occasion, you'll still find me shouting at referees when I've become increasingly frustrated, but I've tried to control my… — Nikita Parris Control Copy Share Image
Every time I step on the pitch, I think about winning and putting on a performance that ensures my team comes out… — Nikita Parris Performance Copy Share Image
The pride you feel when you represent your country, not to mention scoring, is something you can't really explain. It's massive. — Nikita Parris Country Copy Share Image
Completing my degree in Sports Development at Liverpool's John Moores University while being full-time at Manchester City is one of my greatest… — Nikita Parris City Copy Share Image
You've got to be fit to box. In football, if you need a breather, your team-mate can take over. There's no one… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
When I step up to that penalty spot, I know the consequences. They're the same whether I miss the first, second, third… — Nikita Parris Consequences Copy Share Image
When we go out to train, we work hard, but when we're back in the hotel, you want to chill out. People… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
The feeling I had at 14, getting selected for Everton's Under-15 side - that excitement, pride, all the emotions - it never… — Nikita Parris Emotions 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… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
You have to sacrifice time with your family, your time as a teenager. You don't experience life like any other, outside of… — Nikita Parris Experience 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… — Nikita Parris Football Copy Share Image
From the age of seven, I knew I wanted to play football - I didn't think about it in a professional sense… — Nikita Parris Age Copy Share Image
As a young kid, you never really understand what it takes to be a footballer: what it's like after you've won or… — 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… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
I've never really spoken French. I didn't do French lessons at school, so I'm starting from scratch. — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
Football still gives me butterflies; it still makes me smile. — Nikita Parris Butterflies Copy Share Image
Being the best is:applying yourself to your potential, putting out the best version of yourself. — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
I was a natural talent, a raw talent. Then I came to Manchester City, and I learned philosophies. — Nikita Parris City Copy Share Image
I still play a bit of tennis, but only a knockabout to help with my recovery after a game. — Nikita Parris Game Copy Share Image
Scoring a goal for England is special. Scoring in a World Cup is even more special. — Nikita Parris England Copy Share Image
Once I started playing as a striker, I'd say I looked up to Julie Fleeting and Thierry Henry. — 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 Boxing Copy Share Image
I would love to have been a tennis player simply because of Serena Williams. — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
I would say the best trick I've pulled was putting salt instead of sugar in Phil Neville's tea. — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
When you step up and take a penalty, it's 50/50 - but you've got to back yourself. — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
Me and fellow scouser Toni Duggan are a double act. We are always pre-planning some sort of practical joke. — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
Everyone used to say I'm a rising star, and I've got raw talent, but I really wanted to be, honestly, the best. — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
As long as I can keep one child off the streets or change one child's life for the better, then that's enough… — Nikita Parris Copy Share Image
I go home every day, and my mum still lives in the same house. It's not one of the most affluent areas… — Nikita Parris Abundance of love Copy Share Image
