Everton forward Katja Snoeijs believes this week's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park could help to inspire a new generation of girls to get into football.
The Netherlands international arrived at Walton Hall Park in the summer from French side Bordeaux and has since established herself as the focal point of Brian Sorensen's new-look attack. Snoeijs began playing football alongside her male peers in her native Amsterdam, though it wasn't until her teenage years she realised there was a possibility of playing professionally.
The 26-year-old grew up idolising legendary Dutch striker Robin van Persie, and she's hopeful high-profile games such as the derby will ensure aspiring female footballers have heroes they can look up to in the women's game too.
