The right-back's hunger for continental glory was forged by watching iconic figures dominate the sport. "It’s a competition that I watched from afar for many years and watched so many superstars lift the trophy; I think back to Wendie Renard, someone who I played with, but watching her lift the trophy so many times was just inspirational to me," she said.
Moving countries twice specifically to win this tournament, her connection to it is profound. "I think it’s the competition I hold closest to my heart, I always have done, and every team that I go to, I find the Champions League is always the one thing that remains the same, no matter what team I've played for in Europe."