Emma Izon (Team Maccabi GB Open Netball)

Age: 25

Lives: Born in Birmingham and currently living in Manchester Occupation: Assistant Research Psychologist for the NHS alongside studying for a PhD in psychology Nicknames: Em, Ems, Emmy, Izon

Team supported: Netball – Manchester Thunder, Football – Birmingham City Position: GD/WD/GK. I am also a qualified umpire Previous clubs: Tameside Regional NC, University of Leeds, Fusion Regional NC, South Birmingham NC Status: Returning from injury – partially torn Achilles and tendonitis in both Achilles

Likes: Travelling, watching films, going out and spending time with friends and the boyfriend Dislikes: Waiting around, negative people, injury Sporting idols:

Serena Williams, Stacey Francis (England netballer) Best player played with: Jewish - Layla Guscoth, NonJewish - Steph Driver

Famous looka-like: The girl from Hairspray Favourite food: Mum’s homemade chicken soup Favourite kosher/

Israeli restaurant:

White House Favourite holiday destinations: Australia and Sri Lanka

Favourite film: Toy Story

Favourite car: McLaren 570GT Actual car: Renault Clio Big match preparation: Chill out – listen to music and play games on my tablet Dream date: Ryan Gosling or Ryan Reynolds. Either, I’m not picky!

Best sporting highlight: Maccabiah Games Junior Netball captain

Most embarrassing moment playing sport: Getting concussion from being hit on the head with a hockey ball

Claim to fame: Meeting Gordon Ramsay at the airport

One regret: No regrets other than the various injuries

Motto: The only true failure is when you stop trying

Bagels or rye bread? Bagels Shwarma or falafel? Shwarma