That's something I learned at Lyon: how humble and grounded the best players in the world are. They're always wanting more. At Lyon, they're winners. At England, it's the same. Lucy Bronze More Quotes by Lucy Bronze More Quotes From Lucy Bronze I thought I was going to stay at City, but when a team like Lyon comes in for you, I think I'd have regretted it if I had said no to them. Not just because of making finals, but because of the players I get to play with every single day. Lucy Bronze citydayyouteam I never had a problem with the people I was close to because I was playing football with them, and they knew I could play. It didn't matter that I was a girl. Lucy Bronze girlproblemfootballpeople I made my England debut against Japan in 2013. Hope Powell, our manager at the time, always demanded the best. She had quite a stern approach... She'd look at you over her glasses sometimes. Lucy Bronze bestyouhopetime I run the most for every team that I play for. That's because I ran so much when I was younger. Lucy Bronze becauserunteamplay I think because of how big the women's teams at Lyon and PSG are, the expectation on the team and the huge fan base - it leaves the door open for so much media. But I think that's a good thing. Lucy Bronze goodthinkwomenteam I think, to a certain extent, there is a pressure, although I don't think I've felt the pressure at Lyon more than I've felt at any other club I've played at. Lucy Bronze clubmorethinkpressure I think it's a thing in France, and I think you see it a little bit in Spain with Atletico: the countries and the cities just absolutely love their football. It's not because they're just marketing geniuses; it's because they've made it simple. Lucy Bronze yousimplelovefootball In a World Cup, the girls at Lyon are probably the ones that are going to change the games, and I know them inside out. Lucy Bronze insideknowchangeworld I was really, really shy. My dad used to drive me for an hour and a half to go training. I used to finish school, jump in the car, come back, and go to bed. I missed out on socialising with my friends when I was a shy child anyway. Lucy Bronze drivemecarschool At Sunderland, all the girls knew each other. I wasn't that extroverted person to go join in. I was a little bit in my shell. But as soon as I started kicking a football, it was fine. Lucy Bronze persongofinefootball I've never been that person who has a lot of self-doubt. Lucy Bronze self-doubtpersonneverwho I just don't have that natural instinct to be able to let my guard down and start speaking to people. I never have - I've always been a bit socially awkward, even with people I've known for a long time. Lucy Bronze long-timetimelongpeople I remember, when I was at Sunderland, we made the FA Cup final and played in front of 20,000 at Derby. Lucy Bronze cupi-remembermaderemember I adored my brother when I was younger, so I wanted to do everything he did. Lucy Bronze dideverythinghebrother For England, I play centre-half. I enjoy it. You face all the best strikers in the world. I enjoy the challenge. Lucy Bronze facebestyouworld My father is Portuguese, and in Portugal, it is traditional to take your mother's maiden name as a middle name. My mum is called Tough. Lucy Bronze nametoughmotherfather When I first signed a contract with a women's team, my contract stated that if I played, I would get 100 pounds, and if I didn't play, it would be zero. Lucy Bronze firstwomenteamplay I didn't get paid enough money really to live properly, sleeping on people's sofas and stuff, but that was the moment when I thought, 'I just wanna play football professionally; whether I get paid 10 euros or 10,000 euros, I just wanna play.' Lucy Bronze momentmoneyfootballpeople I wanna play until I am 45 if my body will let me. After football, I have no idea. Lucy Bronze i-ammebodyfootball I started on the phones, taking orders, and then I did the toppings, making the pizzas, cutting and boxing them - everything, really. Lucy Bronze startedeverythingphonesboxing
