Women's Euros: Behind the scenes with the England kit man

If they're not already, the likes of Toni Duggan and Steph Houghton are set to become household names this summer.

The pair are in key roles for England at the women's Euro 2017 finals.

While their work will come on the pitch, it's what has happened in the background which could really give Mark Sampson's team the edge.

From sports scientists to an extra-long training camp, England have left no stone unturned.

And Newsbeat has been granted exclusive access to one of the key people.

You can read about the secret life of the kit man in a new mobile storytelling format here.

It might only be the first week of the tournament but if Neil Jones has forgotten something, England's campaign could be in big trouble.

Neil is the team's kit man.

"I'm responsible for making sure everything is in the right place at the right times," he told Newsbeat, shortly before heading to the tournament.

"Whether it's medical equipment, bits for training or the players' kit I'm responsible for it.

"We probably take about three tonnes overall, including five sets of kit per player and around 40 footballs."

Nicknamed Jose, because he once took charge of an unbeaten five-a-side team in training, Neil is clearly a favourite with the players.

Those we speak to on a tour of their training base at St George's Park beam with smiles when they hear we're meeting him.

"He's a legend," says defender Alex Greenwood.

A status probably granted because Neil refuses to pass on the changing room secrets.

"Fara Williams always likes to have chewing gum," he reveals after a bit of pushing.

"Whether it's at training or before a game... I have to make sure there is some with her shorts."

Neil has been in the job for a number of years and says attention to detail is essential.

"The team arrive at games an hour and a half before kick-off, and I get there three hours before," he says.

"It probably takes about two hours to set up, but that leaves me an hour contingency in case anything goes wrong."

Despite looking after around 50 people, Neil says things very rarely go wrong.

"Honestly, I have never forgotten anything - then again I do get a lot of stick for going to the ground so early."

Surprisingly, Neil doesn't look after the players' shirts on the day of the game.

"The manager presents the player with their shirt at the hotel before setting off to the ground," he explains.

"It's like 'there you go, you've earned this shirt' and they then bring that with them so it's not my responsibility.

"But I always pack a spare… you know, just in case."

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