The Jodie Taylor Episode...Jodie Taylor…that’s it, Jodie Taylor is on the podcast! You know Jodie Taylor the superstar, the UEFA Champions Leauge winner, the EURO 2017 Golden boot Winner, The England Lioness with over 50 caps, The FIFA Womens World Cup Bronze Medal Winner... but let us introduce you to the person behind the celebrity. Jodie walks us through her career, her start playing on the boys teams, injuries, setbacks, adversity, having to ask for advances in her pay from one club early on to continue playing. Don’t miss the moment she describes she knew she was going to be good enough to play at the highest level. Eventually, making her international debut at 28 years and Jodie shares honestly how she was sometimes still "feeling like a rookie". Jodie walks us though moving to America to play NCAA college soccer. She shares great advice for the freshmen starting out from her time perfecting her craft in the United States and how “Bend it like Beckham” played a pivotal part in her story. Young players, its a must listen. But, also for aspiring coaches. Jodie has some amazing insight and advice for you as you climb the ladder to work in the elite womens game. Jodie’s story is the ultimate “working in the shadows” epic, showcasing the strength and grit elite performers must have to make major decisions at such a young age and dedicate their lives to the process. Jodie shows us the value of trusting your feelings and never giving up on your dreams. Moreover, to see a player who has hit the highest elite level, devoting her personal individual accolades to the efforts of her team mates tells you everything you need to know about the character of this role model. someone who is worthy of being looked up to for the next generation of female footballers. Lets never forget England fans everywhere, we also have to give huge thanks to all those who support people like Jodie behind the scenes, away from the cameras, the people who lift up the dreamers, when there is no guarantee of the end outcome. Specifically, to her dad and to Tranmere Rovers for their grace and foresight at a time when womens football wasn’t even close to being professional or we may never have seen Jodie on our TV screens at all…Kick back, engage with and enjoy this episode and never, never give up on your dreams…