"It's just been tough," the 21-times capped Red Rose, told BBC Radio Leicester.

She also shared a peek at the proposal setting, which featured a trail of red rose petals and candles throughout a home.

Rugby union skipper Jamie George has worn the red rose 93 times.

“How I wish it was Oct. 6, 2023, again! Even with all the difficulties Gaza faced, life was like a red rose for us. It was a decent life.”

In previous years, other dramas using the town as a backdrop include Peaky Blinders, It’s a Sin, Nolly, Brassic, The Ipcress File, The Full Monty and Red Rose, with stars such as Cillian Murphy, Ewan McGregor, Adrian Dunbar and Jodie Whittaker performing while in the town.