You may recall it. Maya Le Tissier and Hinata Miyazawa stood side-by-side, speaking to Sky Sports about a comprehensive 3-0 victory in Leigh. Captain Maya described it as “a very good team performance” before the topic of conversation quickly shifted to a specific individual. The one by her left shoulder, to be exact, who smiled as she made eye contact with an assembly of colleagues watching the TV interview from close by.
“She’s magic – a ‘mini Modric’, we like to call her,” Le Tissier beamed as she revealed the squad’s nickname for Miyazawa, soon to be presented with the Player of the Match award – to cheers from those huddled just out of shot – after the latest in an impressive run of midfield performances.