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My memories from European Championships aren't my best really!
I used to get such a buzz playing in big tournaments, when the adrenalin flows and that feeling of expectancy running onto the pitch.
In fact, it was the games when I thought no-one was watching that I used to struggle with.
There's a lot of pressure heaped on your shoulders, especially if things go wrong.
But that's what playing in a big tournament is all about - pressure!
It's the biggest chance to test your ability against the best in the world, or in this case, Europe.
It's what you dream about when you're young - to play on the biggest stage of the sport.
I rarely got nervous before a big game.
I never had any problems mentally getting ready for a game, it was always more physical for me.
I'd be sitting on the coaching thinking, "I feel stiff today" and that would cause a doubt in my mind.