I grew up watching Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, watching them achieve. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
I think, in a tournament, things are always a little more exciting. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
In my position, I'm always going to get a bit of flak. I take it with a grain of salt. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
We talk sometimes about the impact we hope we're having, that little girls - and boys - at home are watching us… — Karen Bardsley Home Copy Share Image
I think the work ethic will take me wherever I want to go in life. It's my mindset that determines how, when,… — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
Everyone provides a different experience, and for me, personally, it's important that all perspectives are seen. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
That's what tournament football's all about. It's about finding your feet in the first game, finding what works, and gaining confidence. — Karen Bardsley Confidence Copy Share Image
Road wins are critical, and it's huge for you as a team when you can pick up three points on the road. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
Everybody wants to score. It's a great feeling. But making saves is a great feeling as well. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
People can say what they want. It's their opinion. We forget what we don't need to take with us. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
I don't know what I was expecting the World Cup to be like. I never thought to ask anybody; maybe I should… — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
The only technical difference you will find is, if you are keeping goal as a male, they will play a bit further… — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
Female goalkeepers are seen as equals in academies now. We're trying to set a good example for the younger boys so they're… — Karen Bardsley Goalkeepers Copy Share Image
I trained alongside full-grown men at college and worked with some great male keepers. It helped me 100% with speed of play,… — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
I don't think there's any reason why girl goalkeepers cannot train alongside the boys in academies. We have done it in the… — Karen Bardsley Girl Copy Share Image
There are constant messages I heard growing up... like, 'If you're unfit, you go in goal' or, 'If you're crap, you go… — Karen Bardsley Change Copy Share Image
Different techniques are now being used in futsal and handball. It's about timing more than anything else. Those little intricacies are slowly… — Karen Bardsley Game Copy Share Image
It took me a while to accept everything, but I am so grateful for the way my parents raised me. It's my… — Karen Bardsley Father Copy Share Image
It's a goalkeeper's job. There's so many times you're doing nothing for 89, 90 minutes, and then there's a split-second moment. It's… — Karen Bardsley Battles Copy Share Image
My big thing is we need to change how people feel about goalkeeping. I don't think there is enough respect for the… — Karen Bardsley Change Copy Share Image
There were some coaches, some teammates, some sports psychology people who I could trust and rely on. They were very important to… — Karen Bardsley Control Copy Share Image
To build more interest in goalkeeping, we have to change how people think and report on goalkeepers. You are not just there… — Karen Bardsley Change Copy Share Image
I'm not fussed about awards. I just want to win a medal and a trophy. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, everyone's football career does come to an end. — Karen Bardsley Career Copy Share Image
You can make loads of great saves, but if you concede, it's, 'That's what we will show the world.' — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
I trained with some great keepers at college, alongside full-grown men, and it helped me 100%. — Karen Bardsley College Copy Share Image
I like to eat healthily and feel like I'm putting good fuel in my body, although I do allow some tasty treats… — Karen Bardsley Body Copy Share Image
Every time I step onto the field, I think of my parents. It's such an honor to represent them and my family. — Karen Bardsley Family Copy Share Image
I've seen my share of bad goalkeeping, and I've had my moments. But I've seen some excellent goalkeeping as well. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
There's no pressure on a goalkeeper in a penalty shootout. So it's a nice opportunity for us to have some fun and… — Karen Bardsley Football Copy Share Image
