It has been an amazing year for Lionesses legend Jill Scott.
The Sunderland born midfielder ended her career on the biggest high imaginable by helping England Lionesses lift their first ever European Championship before becoming one of the nation’s much loved celebrities when she entered the jungle earlier this month. Oh, and she was also awarded with an MBE.
Never short of a hilarious, insightful or heartwarming quote, the former midfielder is sure to be catapulted further into the limelight after winning this weekend’s I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! final.
Here are 12 quotes from Jill – both in and out of the jungle – that are sure to entertain and delight you.
9. On her I'm A Celeb friendship with Owen Warner
"I think we've got a lot of similar interests. Obviously football...football...and more football!" Photo: Alex Livesey
10. On remembering the women's player's that came before...
"2009 was when central contracts were introduced. It's like night and day really. We don't want to forget those who came before and wore the shirt". Photo: Mike Hewitt
11. On her 'two truths'...
"Maybe it’s because I’m from Sunderland, but two things have always been true about me: I’ve always been stubborn, and I’ve always loved football". Photo: GEOFF ROBINS
12. On how she got into football...
"I saw a load of boys playing in the school yard and I walked straight up to them and said the four magic words…. “Can I play too?” Photo: GEOFF ROBINS