Forward on the ‘wow’ moment that made her join Brighton, her England ambitions and facing Manchester United

Beat Manchester United in the early kick-off at the Amex on Saturday and Brighton, temporarily at least, will move top of the WSL. That would be one hell of a statement and, for Nikita Parris, another vindication of the decision to swap United for the ambitious Seagulls in the summer.

The 30-year-old has fully bought into the new manager Dario Vidosic’s philosophies. That was a huge selling point when she joined on deadline day, one of 12 summer signings.