Kirsty Hanson Q&A ahead of Man Utd v Chelsea in the WSL

This is only the Reds’ second campaign in the top flight and, following a commendable fourth-placed finish last term, Hanson said she wants go at least one step further this time.

United begin the new season with a home game against Chelsea on Sunday, and the winger took time out from her busy pre-match preparations to speak exclusively to club media.

In this wide-ranging and in-depth interview, the 22-year-old spoke about life in lockdown, returning to training, behind-closed-door matches, how our new signings are settling in, her personal aims for the upcoming season and much more…

What’s the mood been like in the camp ahead of Sunday’s big match?

“It’s really exciting. We’re all buzzing, obviously after training through lockdown at our homes. It’s all for this moment and we can’t wait to get going.”

What was it like coming back to training? It must have been strange seeing everyone again…

“Yeah, it was. Obviously we had to come in, in bubbles, so it took like a week or two to actually see the whole team and speak to everyone. But it was good. It [the break] didn’t feel that long but it was annoying because you couldn’t hug them either. You had to just wave at them and say hi. It was difficult because you haven’t spoken to many of the girls face to face and you need to get that relationship and that confidence back. But it’s all good now.

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