Leah Williamson insisted at Arsenal to continue to win silverware after the raw parties of their Champions League triumph.
Just like colleague club icons Tony Adams and Thierry Henry, the Gunners star wants to be reminded of large trophies victories and loyalty to the team.
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Williamson, who broke out in tears after the last defeat on her part of the Champions League Barcelona, Join teammates for a public celebration of their triumph at the Emirates today.
The Center-Back has submitted one of its best versions of her career as Spain’s club football Queens were shutout During their collision in Lisbon, Portugal on May 24.
Her efforts helped to secure her Arsenal’s Second women Champions League Trophy victory after the first triumph of the club in 2007.
And the lifelong Arsenal fan wants its legacy to be about loyalty in combination with winning the biggest prizes with the Gunners.
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Williamson said: “You have to win trophies and I am so proud of what we do outside the field, who we are, how we lead and how we wear ourselves.
“I am so proud of that, but I want to win and Arsenal should win.
“I looked at that inheritance all my life and I am aware of that and I wanted to contribute to it.
“I don’t want to end my career, just loyal.
“Loyalty is great, but loyalty with trophies is just something else.
“This week I spoke with Tony Adams and Thierry HenryPeople I watched (when I was young).
“They were incredible and they won and that’s why they are remembered as they are.
“I am proud that we are the only team in the country (to have won the Women’s Champions League).
“Everyone who is Arsenal – red and white – will have a summer to remember.”
This morning Thousands of fans flowed together Outside the arsenal for the stadium while Williamson and her teammates held up their European trophy.
And Captain Katie McCabe of the Republic of Ireland had supporters who encourage after her leading expletive loads of rivals Tottenham
After a mix of lighthearted and moving short speeches held by various players and head coach Renee Slees, Williamson shared her reflections on the success of her team.
And she brought a moving tribute to skipper Kim Little, who is currently the long -term player of the team who has made more than 300 performances.
Williamson added: “If you look at this celebration today, the turnout and what we have done in recent years, this is the stuff that makes you stay.
“(After our victory) I fell to my knees because of the tears and then I went looking for Kim. We were just sobbing.
“Kim Little is all I would like to be as a person.
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“I am just happy (for her) because sometimes you are not recognized and that is unjust.
“You have to win trophies and win the biggest things to get what you earn. Kim deserves everything.
“People had the game of their lives and I really don’t know if someone (in the team) who did a foot in terms of the game plan and what it was intended.”
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