Katie McCabe: 'I think that structure between 19s and the senior level is really key, so we don't continue to lose players'

"Even if people are fans of the men's game but are football fans, we’d love for you to come and support us.” 

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MEDAL: Republic of Ireland captain and Arsenal star Katie McCabe made a heartwarming visit to Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin, meeting patients, from left, Millie, Nikki, Lilly and Grace and creating unforgettable memories for young patients and their families. To find out more about Children’s Health Foundation or to donate log onto to https://www.childrenshealth.ie/donate/ Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

For someone with a Champions League medal around her neck, Katie McCabe still has a sense of her original place.

Arsenal’s triumph is ending an 18-year wait for Europe’s prize trophy had the Irish captain front and centre, the left-back playing the most minutes of any player in the competition.