Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall for the latest episode of Paws in Play as they head out for a walk with Aston Villa and Scotland winger Kirsty Hanson, joined by her dog, Hugo.

In this episode, Kirsty opens up about mental health in football, sharing her experiences as a professional player and the importance of honest conversations within the game.

Paws in Play is a series dedicated to exploring mental health across the footballing world — from players and managers to those working behind the scenes. Each episode sees Sophie and Rachel take a walk with their guest (and their four-legged friend) to have open, meaningful conversations that deserve to happen more often.

If you need support or would like to speak to someone about any of the topics raised in this series, please visit https://www.mind.org.uk/