Maisie Symonds on Brighton's season of two halves, her England call-up, and off-season relaxation!

Today, we're joined by one of England's exciting next generation and a rising star in the WSL: it's Brighton's Maisie Symonds!

Rach caught up with Maisie from her seaside home (and, really, it couldn't be any closer to the sea) to look back on Brighton's season, which saw Dario Vidošić make an instant impact and some brilliant home form before a tougher second half of the campaign. She also reveals what it was like to be named in the Lionesses' squad for the first time back in March and get THAT phone call from Sarina Wiegman.

Plus, Maisie explains why she wants to play World Sevens Football one day and we find out what post-season for a football-obsessed professional player really looks like...

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