Quotes from Stephanie Labbe

Shoot-outs are always challenging, but as the keeper, I like to think that I enjoy them because there is no pressure on me.

In 2012 I hit a low in terms of confidence, enjoyment of the game, and I felt very negative and unhappy.

For me, it's all about staying present and just being in the moment.

It's been a bit of an unconventional journey - lots of ups and downs for me. But the biggest thing I've learned over the past few years is just to be present and really enjoy the journey.

I've had to work very hard and I've been through a lot of ups and downs in my career.

How can you top an Olympic gold other than, you know, getting a second Olympic gold?

I've played in many different environments and at the highest level at an Olympic Games.

The experience I have is invaluable and being able to share my confidence and knowledge of the game is one of my biggest strengths.

I don't want to hide who I am and want to be accepted fully for all that I am.

I've done a lot of work on that so that no matter where I am in a team, whatever role I'm playing, it doesn't affect how I think about myself.

Dogs help so much.

You may only touch the ball 10 or 15 times in a 90-minute game, so you always need to be present and engaged.

I'm very passionate about equal rights.

The women's leagues in Europe are extremely competitive.

It's never great letting in goals but at the same time I'm a pretty present-minded person.

When you don't let in goals, you're still making mistakes but it's tough to take hard lessons from that.