Lucy Bronze is set to play Spain this evening in the quarter-final of the UEFA Women's Euro championships. Ahead of her exciting game, we take a look at how the Northumberland-born star manages to juggle her career alongside dating and family life.SEE: Alex Scott's daily diet revealed: The One Show host's breakfast, lunch & dinnerThe 30-year-old defender ranks among the world's best right-backs and is arguably one of the most experienced members of the Lionesses squad.WATCH: Prince William visits England women at St George's ParkSince making her debut in 2013, Lucy has enjoyed tremendous success on the pitch with notable highlights including her performances at the 2015 and 2019 World Cup competitions.MORE: Royals get into the Euro 2020 spirit - best photosMORE: Duchess Kate's sweet kiss at Wimbledon you may have missedHailing from Berwick-upon-Tweed, Lucy often credits her parents and immediate family as fundamental in propelling her career.
Lucy, whose full name reads as Lucia Roberta Tough Bronze, was brought up bilingual thanks to her Portuguese father Joaquim, and her English mother, Diane.
Lucy is set to play in the Women's Euro 2022 quarter-finalsSpeaking to The Guardian, Lucy said: "Dad used to speak to us in Portuguese, but we always replied in English.
That's probably why I'm not very comfortable speaking Portuguese."Encouraged by her older brother, Jorge, Lucy was exposed to football from a very young age.
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