Every little girl’s dream, every little boy’s dream is to play at Wembley, so for a girl to do it and collect the 100th cap there was just a massive achievement. So, I think that’s when it really hit me. Karen Carney Read Quote
I do my research the same as everyone else – I watch games relentlessly and try to be the best that I can be. It should be irrelevant whether I’m male or female, so as long as I work hard and try my best at it, then more we keep speaking about it, then we can eradicate it from the game. Karen Carney Read Quote
I see things differently, feel things differently. That’s how I’ve always been, and that’s why I’m different to everyone else. Information: simple. Detail: simple. I just aim to play as if it was five-a-side as an 11-year-old kid. That’s how I see it because that’s how it is. Karen Carney Read Quote
I never had any expectations. When I was 11, I just wanted to play for England. I didn’t know when it would happen, how it would happen. I picked that dream, and I wanted that dream. Karen Carney Read Quote
I am who I am. I’m from Birmingham. My mum works at Sainsbury’s. My dad is a fire-fighter. We keep it real. We know who we are. I haven’t made a lot of money, but I’m equally comfortable. I have food, clothes on my back, and my family. Karen Carney Read Quote
I don’t know why I bring that calmness, and I’m not really aware of it, to be honest. I just come on, smile, and enjoy the moment. If that brings calmness, then great. Karen Carney Read Quote
I don’t say what I feel. I say what was said to me because my senior professionals were amazing to me. If I can do anything similar to the young pups, I will do that. My senior pros protected me and looked after me and made me feel amazing. Karen Carney Read Quote
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 some amazing people, I’ve lived my dream. I’ve picked up so many skill sets that I never would have. Karen Carney Read Quote
