Welcome to the first in a series - Decoding the Pros - where we talk to WSL players, past & present, to decode their career.

We're kicking things off with Sophie Howard; defender for Leicester City & Scotland.

Sophie opens up about growing up in Germany, representing Scotland, her playing style, how the game has changed, and much more.

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