Oh it was yes, a hugely proud moment. I remember thinking at the time how proud that their grandparents were at that time, watching them play for their country. 

There was one match away to Scotland, when they actually played together in the same team.  As you can imagine it was a fantastic moment for us as a family.

- And over the years your husband has managed a lot of different clubs all over the country so how difficult has that been?

It can be a little bit of a change, but actually I have been quite lucky that Harry has always managed teams in the south of England, so we’ve never had to stray away from our home in Dorset.  It must be difficult for the wives who have to move all over the country all the time.

- Over the years the role of wife/girlfriend has very much changed so what do you think of the WAG culture in football today?

It’s very different now, although sometimes I feel the press make a bit too much of it. When Harry was playing he very much kept his work separate, and I didn’t go along and watch him very much. He said it was his job, and that he’d rather I wasn’t there to put him off! 

It suited me well, as it meant I would work as a hairdresser on Saturdays.  The whole public profile of wives and girlfriends has changed now.  It certainly wouldn’t have been right for me, I like to keep a low profile.

- And with success comes fame how have you and your family coped with that?

We’ve just worked hard to keep our feet on the ground.  We’ve been enormously fortunate and highly privileged over the years, and you just have to be humble and realise you are no better than anyone else. 

- You are surrounded by football but are you a football fan?

Well if Harry isn’t at home then I probably wouldn’t watch it, unless it is a really important match for Tottenham or England, I’m happier watching my soaps!  However it was really different when Jamie was still playing football, I’d travel everywhere and do everything I could to watch him play.

- The world cup is around the corner who is your pick to win the tournament - can England win?

I really hope we can do it, it would be really exciting for the country.  Harry and Jamie both say that Spain and Argentina will be very good, but I’m still hoping for England.

- Finally what's next for you?

Looking forward to getting away on holiday with Harry for a little while, and enjoying a few quiet months before the football season starts again!

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