Nikita Parris says she has no idea of the impact England are having at home with their Women’s World Cup success – despite phonecalls from her mum.
Parris has been one of the Lionesses’ star players on their run to the semi-finals, and will be key if they are to beat the world champions, the United States, on Tuesday.
But in her World Cup bubble, she’s not aware of the team’s growing status back across the English channel.
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“I’ve tried to limit myself on social media. Just concentrate ultimately on what happens on the pitch and how the team plays,” the winger explained.