professionalism

Concerns have been raised over the professionalism and legitimacy of the Women's League Cup quarter-final and semi-final draw, which was conducted by a social media influencer.

Her smile was so tender, and the feeling in her voice was so warm and genuine, that Penelope felt all her newfound professionalism melt into a puddle.

"We want to hear from you, you will be treated with sensitivity, with respect and with professionalism."

That small act — his professionalism, his steadiness — disarmed me.

The 34-year-old's form is testimony to his endurance, quality and superb professionalism, but a comeback after seven years away from England would not have reflected well on the alternatives to captain Harry Kane.