Getting to know... Natasha Dowie

Matt Beard's team navigate an encounter this afternoon that will be pivotal in deciding the ultimate destination of the title that the Reds lifted in spectacular fashion last season.

Dowie found a moment amid intense preparations for the match to take part in our 'Getting to Know...' feature, revealing how she met Diego Maradona and why scrambled eggs are in her pre-game ritual.

I think the game against Birmingham will be...

Physical and tough. It will be whoever handles the occasion the best that comes out winners, but with a bit of magic needed also.

You'll find on my iPod...

R&B and soul, but I love all music. Sam Smith is my favourite at the minute.

My hidden talent is...

I like to think I'm a bit of a singer - but not many agree!

The last film I watched at the cinema was...

The premiere of 'One Night in Istanbul'.

The best piece of football advice I've ever been given is...

Never stop loving the game and always believe in yourself.

The best thing about playing for LFC Ladies is...

The history of the club and the whole set-up, training every day. I'm living the dream. 

I'm looking forward to playing in the Champions League because...

It's exciting to be back playing in this competition. We get to challenge ourselves against some of the best players and teams in the world, and I'm excited to see how far we can go.

My favourite place in the city of Liverpool is...

The Baltic Area is really up and coming with cool coffee shops.

The best goal I've ever scored in my career is...

An FA Cup final winner for Everton against Arsenal to make it 3-2 in extra time with two minutes to play.

Swapping Everton for Liverpool was...

Tough, but the right move for me. It was a new and exciting challenge to be training full-time. And we won the league so I'm happy with my choice!

Playing for England makes me...

Very proud. I get to travel the world, plus train and play against world-class players and teams. And we perform in front of huge crowds in amazing stadiums.

The last time I was star struck was...

Meeting Diego Maradona in Dubai. 

My vainest teammates are...

Coco, Bonner and Katie Zelem.

The Ladies squad member with the best style is...

Me!

The toughest opponent I've ever faced is...

Wendie Renard, a French centre-back.

My best game for LFC Ladies was...

Winning the league against Bristol in the last game of the season. And the 4-2 win at home against Everton when I scored a hat-trick.

My favourite football commentator is...

Uncle Iain.

When I play FIFA, I always go as...

Liverpool.

If I ruled the world for a day I would...

Aim for world peace.

One thing I can't live without is...

Good food and a cup of tea.

My pre-match ritual is...

Shower; scrambled eggs and tomato on toast with a cup of tea; hair and makeup done; ready to go and play.

I have tried to base my game on...

Nobody - I just try to listen, learn and work hard.