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Lifting the Lid with Ellie Carpenter

Chelsea's Ellie Carpenter answers our quick-fire questions to help discover what the wing-back and her Blues team-mates are really like behind the scenes…

**Who is the first player out on the pitch for training?**

Sandy (Baltimore). She's always out there dribbling.

**Who do you eat lunch with at Cobham?**

Alyssa (Thompson).

**What is the first thing you do when you get home after training to switch off?**

Well, I just got a dog, so I play with him. He's a Cockerpoo called Louie.

**Who do you sit with when you travel to away games?**

I often sit on a table with Alyssa and Nay ([Naomi Girma](/en/teams/profile/naomi-girma)).

**Who is the biggest joker in the squad?**

I feel like we have a lot! Keira (Walsh) is quite funny, to be honest. She's pretty quiet, but she's funny.

**Who is the loudest member of the squad?**

Millie (Bright).

**Which Chelsea player is most active on social media that we should follow?**

Alyssa.

**Who do you sit with on matchdays?**

I have Millie to my right, and Becky (Spencer) to my left.

**What is the last thing you do before you walk out of the tunnel for a match?**

I put my headband on.

**Who is the first person you send a message to after a game?**

My wife.

**Which outfield player do you think would make the best goalkeeper?**

I reckon Niamh (Charles)... I don't know why.

**Which defender or midfielder would be the best striker?**

Millie because she already scored a banger against Liverpool!

**What is one thing that has surprised you about Chelsea?**

(Alyssa walks in the room during the interview) I think....meeting my best friend Alyssa! (laughs)

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