Skinner: I’m really excited for Juve test

SKINNER: JUVE A DIFFERENT CHALLENGE

“Management of the game, the time, the strengths of Lyon are slightly different to Juve, so we’ve got to respect those and prepare slightly differently. I think it’s just big-game moments, a different style of refereeing as well – that also plays a part. We just need to make sure we’re fully focused on what we are, who we are with the ball. If we can do that, we can cause problems for any team.”

SKINNER: ITALY GETTING STRONGER

“I feel like Juve have acquitted themselves brilliantly in this tournament so far – they’ve been excellent. To take on an Italian giant like Juve in this final game is fitting and it’s a good thing for us to do. It shows a lot about the growth of the Italian league that a player like [former Arsenal midfielder] Lia Walti has come to play for Juve. I see a lot of talent in their team and a lot of talent in this league. When I was at Birmingham as manager, seven, eight seasons ago, we had a player Ellie Brazil who came to Fiorentina, so I’ve seen it grow and grow and grow. Some of the Italian teams at the Euros and so on have acquitted themselves fantastically. Lots and lots of talented players, historically elite men’s and women’s [sides] and I’m looking forward to challenging Juve.”