First sporting success: Winning the ASA Junior Championships with Liverpool

Tip for the top: Stay cool

First GB selection year: 2002

Sporting heroes: Lance Armstrong and Jonny Wilkinson

Closest friend in sport: Sarah Pimblett

Other sporting successes: I was a North West swimmer and a National Schools rower

Favourite sport other than water polo: Rowing

Three words that best describe you: Loud, sarcastic and 'special'

Would most like to meet: My granddad

Most prized possession: My ipod/car

Biggest influence on career: Parents and boyfriend

Toughest opponent: New Zealand

Biggest passion away from water polo: Sleep

Any pets: I have a dog called Murphy

Biggest disappointment: Coming fourth at the Commonwealth Championships to New Zealand

Favourite venue and why: Varley Street, because it's the best

Tips to relax: Chill out

Education: I am studying at Liverpool John Moores University doing a BSc in Sports Science

Family: Mum - Heather, Dad - Brian, Sister - Holly, Brothers - Phil and Duncan

Ultimate ambition: To play at the 2012 Olympics

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Somewhere in the world