Emma Watson didn't have the easiest introduction to her senior career.
From the landmark moment of signing her first professional contract with United Women last summer, just six weeks later she was coming to terms with the lengthy road to recovery ahead, having suffered a ruptured ACL while on international duty with Scotland.
That ushered in 12 months of hard work, grit and determination from Watson to get her budding young football career back on track, and it all paid off when she made her return to the pitch in pre-season.
"I'm buzzing to be back with the girls," the midfielder said.