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Lionesses legend Jill Scott 'set to take up a role as youth coach at the Manchester City academy'... and the 36-year-old I'm a Celebrity winner 'could become the first EVER female coach of a men's team'

England legend Jill Scott is reportedly set to take up a role as a coach at Manchester City's youth teams, embarking on a path that may eventually lead her to working with the men's side.

No female coach has ever taken charge of a professional men's team, but the Sun is reporting that the 36-year-old is bound for a role in the Premier League champions' academy.

Scott is currently working towards her coaching badges, and has already earned her UEFA B license.

The ex-England international made 111 appearances for the Citizens in her long and storied career at the top of the game, and revealed that it was current manager of the mens' team Pep Guardiola that inspired her to take up the role.