Football ace at the Games (From Thurrock Gazette)
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Casey Stoner to represent Great Britain
12:00pm Tuesday 10th July 2012 in Sport
OLYMPICS: CASEY Stoney has gone from Wickford to Wembley to realise her dream of representing Team GB at this summer’s Olympics Games.
The 30-year-old, who was born in Basildon, will skipper Great Britain’s women’s football team in London.
And she has her sights set on leading the side to a medal.
“If we play like we can and finally get that bit of luck you need then we can definitely medal at the Olympics,” said Stoney.
“I think it’s everyone’s dream to be able to represent their country at an Olympics Games and I’m certainly no different.
