Katie McCabe sealed dream Arsenal move aged 20, a year later she was the Republic of Ireland's captain... now she's inspiring the next generation - including 'football mad' sister - as the women's game takes the spotlight

Katie McCabe was playing in front of a packed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium almost a year ago. The first ‘Women’s Football Weekend’ saw Arsenal take on their north London rivals in front of 38,262 fans - a game the Gunners won 2-0.

While no supporters will be present for today’s showdown with Chelsea, there will be one keen observer over in Ireland - McCabe’s ‘football mad’ 12-year-old sister Lauren.

McCabe was made captain of the Republic of Ireland at the tender age of 21 and her younger sister has dreams of following in her footsteps by making it as a professional footballer.