""Obviously it's a very exciting moment. We don't know the team yet for sure but when I started playing football I didn't think this was possible. It's a really proud moment for me and my family.""
""When I got my first cap there was not a lot of people in the crowd. It was at a random stadium and we were playing Kazakhstan. Tomorrow there will be 75,000 people at Wembley and we're playing against one of the best teams in the world. That shows the growth of the women's game.""
""I can definitely feel that from my first to my 100th cap. It's just exciting to see where the game has gone.""
Keira Walsh will reach her 100th cap for England against Spain at Wembley. The 29-year-old midfielder has been crucial in securing back-to-back European titles for the team. She expressed pride in her achievement, reflecting on her journey from a debut in front of a small crowd to playing in front of 75,000 fans. Walsh noted the growth of women's football and her excitement about the game's progress. She has been recognized for her talent, having captained the team early in her career and played a key role in Euro 2022.
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