Manchester City goalkeeper Karen Bardsley has revealed the "gut-wrenching" devastation she felt at being forced to withdraw from the Great Britain squad for the Tokyo Olympics. Reflecting on missing out on the delayed Olympics, Bardsley told Sky Sports News: "I was loving every minute being back on the pitch [with OL Reign]. I felt like I was playing and training really well and felt a real connection with my team. City finished second in the WSL last season behind champions Chelsea, while they were beaten by eventual Champions League winners Barcelona in the quarter-finals. "We are on the cusp of being really successful," said Bardsley, who also anticipates taking a greater off-field role within the club.

Source: Sky sports July 28, 2021 11:11 UTC