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Female referee shows off INSANE fitness levels needed for top-flight officiating - after sharing viral video of workout routine after FA Cup match

A female referee has offered fans a glimpse of the rigorous workout routine which gets her in shape to officiate matches.

Taking to social media, Sophie Dennington - who is a national refereeing manager with the Football Association - shared a week-long insight into her fitness regime.

Dennington had been on duty for the Women's FA Cup quarter-final clash between Liverpool and Arsenal before taking to the gym and the pitch to start her recovery.

In the viral video, starting from Monday, Dennington showed a clip of herself in the gym doing a 30 minute bike session, an upper body circuit and some stretching.