Kelly Smith said she has really enjoyed been back on the training pitch after re-joining former club Arsenal as a coach.
Smith won 12 major honours over three spells in North London as a player and returned to a club as a coach last month, until the end of the season. Although Arsenal's challenge for the Barclays WSL title was ended by Chelsea, they will finish third and secure a Champions League place with a win over Aston Villa on the final day of the season.
The former England star, who won 117 caps for the Lionesses over 19 years, is combining the role with her punditry duties at Sky Sports Smith has quickly become an integral member of Jonas Eidevall's backroom staff, and told Mirror Football where she has focused her coaching efforts over during a crucial run for Arsenal.