Sporty Wolverhampton kids get tips off football star Martha
A football star paid a visit to a Wolverhampton school to help inspire pupils to a healthier lifestyle and talk about her career.
Merridale Primary welcomed Birmingham City defender Martha Harris on Thursday as part of the Sports For Champions UK programme.
The programme aims to inspire young people across Europe to follow healthier, active lifestyles which will bring about greater self esteem and boost their health.
It works with athletes across all sports who come into schools to give assemblies and seminars, talk about their careers and take part in exercises during their visit.
Part of the sponsorship for the programme goes to the school to put into resources, workshops and education around sport and recreation.
Martha, who has also played in the Women's Super League for Liverpool and Manchester United, joined Birmingham last year.
She spoke about her journey to becoming a footballer, which has seen her represent England at under 19, 20 and 23 levels.
Headteacher Laura Towle said: "We were delighted to welcome a Martha in and she spent time talking to the children about how they can become involved in healthy, active lifestyles and also pursue careers in sport and recreation.
"There's also a lot of football fans in the school so it was good for them to hear about her career journey and what it is like to play professional football."