Bending it like Beckham

Eniola Aluko
Age: 16
Club: Charlton Athletic
Position: Forward
Height: 5ft 2ins

Favourite footballer?
At the moment, it's Wayne Rooney because I can relate to him. I've also met Nwankou Kanu and JJ Okocha.

The achievement you most desire?
I'd love to win the World Cup with England - either with the under 19s or seniors.

Advice to would-be female footballers? Don't listen to all the boys who tell you girls can't play - just keep playing football and believe in your ability.

Celebrity you'd most like to go on a date with?
Justin Timberlake

Favourite designer?
Diesel

Best game you've ever played?
England vs Italy in the Euros, because we played really well and qualified for the semi-finals.

Your words of wisdom on the women's game?
While women's football is slower than the men's game, the quality is on a par.