Training ground advice for Junior Eagles from Palace Women's No.1

The below pointers from Lucy Gillett have been taken from the limited edition autograph book that will be free to collect for all fans who attend the exciting 'Women's Weekend' match on the 17th November, when Palace [Women] face-off against London City Lionesses in a passionate derby.

How to own the penalty area as a goalkeeper

I would say that comes from confidence. I’d advise younger players aspiring to be top goalkeepers to be confident to go and collect any ball in the penalty box. I can’t say it enough: have the confidence to go for any ball. Even if you do miss it, have the confidence to go again and collect the next ball that comes in.

It’s part of the game. If you miss it, just get on…