"Any hockey goalkeeper who says they've never closed their eyes for a second and thought, 'please don't hit me' is lying. There are definitely those scary moments"
England goalkeeper, Maddie Hinch
Read the full interview on the BBC Get Inspired website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/get-inspired/23726722
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