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Christian football commentator makes history at the World Cup

She joined former footballer Martin Keown in the commentary box for the BBC's coverage of Portugal v Morocco on Wednesday.

Campaign group Women in Football labelled her a "history maker".

Both the BBC and ITV have made a big effort to increase the number of women involved in their coverage of this year's World Cup.

Gabby Logan and Jacqui Oatley, who was the first female commentator on Match of the Day, have taken on presenting duties while former players Eniola Aluko and Alex Scott have been used as pundits.

Vicki Sparks regularly uses social media to share her faith.

Her Twitter biography reads: "Love God, sport and life!"

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