Best foot forward

Above: Ashlee Hincks

1. Tell me about yourself?

I am 18 years old and I play for Charlton Athletic and also for the England under-19s. I have been playing for Charlton since I was 12 and have progressed through al lthe age groups. I am currently studying at the Charlton Academy in Canterbury, combining football with college. I live at home with my mum and dad; my brother is in the Army and is living in Germany at the moment.

2. What are you doing now?

I am preparing to go away with England in April for the second round of the European championships, which are being held in Austria. In our group we have Austria, the Czech Republic and the Ukraine. In September we played the first round, qualifying top of our group.

3. What are your ambitions for the future?

My Ambition is to become a regular in the Charlton first team and to play for the England seniors.

4. What’s the best thing about living in Kent?

I have always lived in Kent so all my friends and family live here, so wherever I go I always know someone.

5. What are your hobbies and interests?

I am very active so I play a lot of different sports like squash and tennis – anything, as long as I am doing something.

6. What was the last book you read?

I am not really a big reader, I never finish a book and I always get a lot of stick for it! But I am currently reading Wayne Rooney’s autobiography and enjoying it a lot.

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