Big Smiles For Aluko Who Finds Big Stage Form: Eni Aluko FA Cup Final reaction

Chelsea forward Eniola Aluko, a constant thorn in Notts County’s right-hand side and the FA Cup Final’s player of the match, reflects on the win at Wembley. Aluko calls the individual award the icing on the cake, saying the priority was getting over the line, and is delighted for everyone at the club including former players. She notes that although Katie Chapman has now won nine FA Cups this one is probably the most special because of Wembley and a tight-knit group, and describes how long it took to get over losing the league the previous season before Emma Hayes recruited players with steel and a winning mentality. On her own performance she says she had to keep width and discipline, and admits extra motivation after a frustrating World Cup in which she was disappointed not to play more.