Trainee accountant Sophie combines figures with football

On weekdays she’s a committed trainee accountant, diligently working her way through audits and preparing accounts for clients.

Sophie, who works for Cassons business advisers LLP has been playing for Blackburn since being spotted at the age of 12.

As a trainee at Cassons, Sophie still has her exams to sit, and will be studying hard for the next year to qualify as a chartered accountant.

Sophie says “Trying to fit football in alongside working and studying was hard at first, but I always make sure my revision is done so I can go out and play football.”

“Being a professional footballer really would be a dream come true, but the women’s game just isn't at the same level as men’s football.