Lauryn McCabe

Position:

Attacking midfielder/Centre forward

What was your first club?

My first club was Kilnamanagh AFC. I joined the academy there when I was about four.

Favourite women’s player:

Katie McCabe who plays for Arsenal.

Favourite men’s player:

I have two - Andy Robertson and Lionel Messi.

What’s your weekly training regime at Rovers?

I train on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. We also do the gym on Monday and Thursday.

What benefit do you get from the gym at Roadstone?

Overall, I think the Strength and Conditioning coaches are quite good and they will make sure you are ready to go out and keep playing as best you can. They make sure you are fit.

Tell the readers who your famous sister is.

My sister is Katie McCabe. She is the captain of Ireland and she plays for the Arsenal Women.

What relation are you to Gary McCabe?

Gary is my brother who used to play for Shamrock Rovers. Now he plays for Kilnamanagh the odd time.

Do you watch much football on TV?

I do whenever there is a game on and I obviously try to watch the Women’s football a lot.

How would you describe yourself as a footballer?

I love to attack so I would say I am an aggressive attacking player. I am in it for the team and not just for myself.

Have you any special talents or interests off the pitch?

No, I actually don’t. I just focus on football.

Who are you tipping to win the Women’s World Cup?

Ireland definitely!

Should Ireland falter have you got a second team you fancy?

I would say USA or England maybe.

Best goal to date:

I do have a few top ones but it would be hard to pick because they are all special ones. Image: George Kelly