When I was 11, I told my mum I would play for England - and by 17, I'd done it. — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
On the pitch, my first tournament, the European Championship in England in 2005, was special. — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I wasn't good at school, so I wouldn't have gone to university. I'm so grateful for football, and I don't know where… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I've travelled the world with football, but probably in a privileged way. We've travelled, and travelling means going from an airport to… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I never looked at the bigger picture. I was just so passionate about football; I just wanted an opportunity to play with… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I never had any expectations. When I was 11, I just wanted to play for England. I didn't know when it would… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
Men's is at a fast pace and focused on strength, whereas the women's is full of finesse and more skilful - and… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
More teams are trying to go full-time, so it gives everyone the best chance possible to be the best footballer they can… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
Every little girl's dream, every little boy's dream is to play at Wembley, so for a girl to do it and collect… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
Moving forward, I don't really know what I want to do. There is an opportunity within the media for me, but I… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
Of course I support England - and I follow Birmingham. I am an avid football fan, and obviously, I have a connection… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I looked at it, and it was like, 'Can I push and make the Olympic squad?' It is tough going from 18… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I went to university - I never would have gone to university through football. I've got a degree. I've got a master's.… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
After the World Cup, it was so intense, and a lot of pressure was put on me - unfairly, I thought, at… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I won the quadruple at 18 with Arsenal, so I didn't really know what I was chasing after the World Cup, and… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
A woman in my local area decided to put on an opportunity for girls to come and play football for £2 each… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I wanted to finish at the top of the game and on my own terms. I thought it was the perfect time… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
To have played for England was my ultimate ambition, and to do so at four World Cups and represent Team GB at… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I think obviously the media need to help promote the game and make it bigger so the younger girls have women role… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I will have some time off, do some media works, and I think, for 17 years, I have given everything I could. — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I guess the good news that the summer travel season that we were projecting is becoming a reality. We certainly felt that our numbers… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
On the pitch, my first tournament, the European Championship in England in 2005, was special. — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
Just playing with the lads in school, really, and having a kick around, and I ended up at a Sunday club just for girls,… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
Of course I support England - and I follow Birmingham. I am an avid football fan, and obviously, I have a connection with Arsenal,… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
It is a bit surreal for me because I have been a lifelong Birmingham fan, so to be inducted into the Hall of Fame… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, some of the lads weren't very nice about me playing. — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I wanted to finish at the top of the game and on my own terms. I thought it was the perfect time at the… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I don't want the 'supersub' label or anything like that. I just want to come on and express myself and play the best I… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I went to university - I never would have gone to university through football. I've got a degree. I've got a master's. I've met… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
I would love to do skiing and go with my mates and have a chalet, have a drink, have a good time, and just… — Karen Carney Copy Share Image
