Presenter Alex Scott intends to remain true to herself as she continues to do things differently on screen.

The 36-year-old is set to be the pitchside reporter for Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2021 on ITV, which takes place on September 4 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Last month, Scott was confirmed as the next host of the BBC's Football Focus, replacing Dan Walker, to become the first female presenter of the Saturday lunchtime programme, which has been broadcast since 1974.

Women's football will again take centre stage when Team GB compete at the Tokyo Olympics.

Hopes are also high England will make a major impact at Euro 2022, which will take place on home soil.

"Every time there is a major tournament for women's football, it is like we are going up another step," said Scott, who was part of the London 2012 Team GB squad and also the England team which finished third at the 2015 World Cup in Canada.

"I always say it is great to look at the progress, but it is not for us to settle and be like: 'OK, we are at a great spot now'.

"It is always pushing for more and to make sure that we keep raising the profile."

::Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2021 takes place on Saturday, September 4 at the Etihad Stadium. The money raised from this year's game will help UNICEF fight back against the Covid-19 pandemic by helping to deliver two billion vaccines worldwide. Tickets are available at: socceraid.org.uk/tickets