We know how it feels to be that close (to advancing to state). We had (the district championship) taken away from us. We had it stolen from us, basically. That will motivate us to win it this year. I'm a senior and I don't want to experience that again.

I played against Rooney when he was 16 and he wasn't a touch on this lad.

We definitely at times this year have had an issue with finishing. Guys would make too many moves trying to score. Coach told us that we just need to take it to the net and the goals will come.

I can entertain. I am a party girl. I am a free spirit.

We think it is very important that she connects with the ordinary citizens of the countries she visits.

To say I have played through four World Cups, two Lions tours, 91 international games and a ridiculous number of injuries and other setbacks gives me an incredibly special feeling of fulfilment. I know myself well enough to know that I will never truly be satisfied.