But we had a fantastic coach, Simon Clifford, who runs a British football youth game which teaches Brazilian techniques - which is what we wanted to incorporate into the film. And some of those things we eventually got in.

I really identified with Jess, because my own dream was acting, which isn't the most conventional profession.

It's been really nice to see different counties that I might never have visited before.

Football is a passion that she holds dear to her heart. She's really going for her dream and there are obstacles in the way, but deep down she knows what she wants, and she pursues that.

My advice for upcoming actors is to never give up. If it's in you, keep following your dream no matter what. Perseverence is the key.

I think for me, I personally believe that's what God put me here to do, be an influence, be an inspiration to other people and help.

It only takes one person to mobilize a community and inspire change. Even if you don't feel like you have it in you, it's in you. You have to believe in yourself. People will see your vision and passion and follow you.

In everything I do, my principal inspiration is the 1996 Belle & Sebastian album 'If You're Feeling Sinister.'