‘I had to pretend to be a boy to play football – there still aren’t enough inner city girls coming through and getting opportunities’ Arsenal and Lionesses legend unveils plan to break down barriers in women's game

Rachel Yankey.

Rachel Yankey became the first player to surpass Peter Shilton’s England record of 125 caps, represented Great Britain at the Olympics and became a European champion with Arsenal.

Growing up though in Brent in north west London, Yankey had to hide her identity, just to be able to play football.