Doncaster and England U-19 midfielder, who has four international caps to her name since her debut in March.
1. What is your full name and age?
Kasia Lipka, 19.
2. What do your team mates call you on the footie field?
Kash
3. Who do you play for and which team do you support?
I play for Doncaster Rovers Belles and support Sheffield Wednesday.
4. Are you left or right footed?
Is that a trick question? Both but I probably use my right more.
5. What is your fave position and why?
Centre midfield because you get a lot of the ball there and are constantly involved in the game, with or without the ball.
6. If you could meet a player (male or female) who would it be?
Sergio Ramos!
7. If you could play on the same team as anyone who would it be?
Alex Morgan – I saw her play in the Olympics and thought she was great. She has really effective movement and links up play really well.
8.. What colour shirt would you most like to play in?
White!
9. Can you describe yourself as a footballer, in three to five words?
Composed, good passer, link-up player.
10. What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you in football?
I got my first training kit when I was 6 and the shorts were so big I had to run round holding them up!
11. Do you have you any superstitions?
Not really but at matches at the Keepmoat (our home pitch) I touch the golden ball above the tunnel before we walk onto the pitch.
12. What is your favourite pre-match or post-match music?
Pre-match: Bruce Springsteen – Dancing in the dark, Kings of Leon – Be somebody, Maroon 5 – Harder to breathe.
13. What is your favourite post match treat?
My Dad’s vegetable lasagne – can’t beat it!
14. Who is your biggest fan?
All my family and friends are really supportive. My parents don’t miss a game, they even went with my Uncle to Turkey to watch me play.
15. Who are your heroes?
Jessica Ennis – because of her determination in coming back from injuries, which is something I’ve had to do.
My Grandpa Ziggy – for his determination in dealing with the challenges he had.
16. What is the most common thing you shout in a match?
‘Keep the ball’ – it sounds simple but its the most important thing. Play simple passes to keep the ball and build up an attack. If you have the ball, you control the game.
17. What advice would you give to someone who has been called up into an international squad for a camp/game for the first time?
Be confident, positive and give everything! Don’t be scared to make a mistake, it’s the way you react that’s important.
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