Shannon Lynn is part of the Scotland squad which will face Iceland at the Laugardalsvollur Stadium tonight but the goalkeeper is unsure of where she will be playing once she returns from international duty.
The trip to Reykjavik will herald the Scots' first match in Iceland, although Lynn could be forgiven if that sense of occasion passes over her since she is waiting to discover if Chelsea will choose to keep her on following an emergency transfer from Hibernian in April. The deal is due to run out after two more matches.
"I can't predict what somebody else is going to decide, I can only control what I do," said the 27-year-old. "I've experienced some high pressure situations since I moved and I've adjusted and become a better keeper. I'd say they've have been happy with the way I've performed."
The unexpected move to the Women's Super League came about after Chelsea's Welsh goalkeeper Nicola Davies, who is in the RAF, was posted to Oman. The club's reserve goalkeeper, Carly Telford, had also broken a hand but has recovered.
Lynn has continued to train with Hibs, while being flown down to England for matches. She would have the option of returning to the Edinburgh club should Chelsea choose not extend the deal.
The move has also offered insight into two members of the Iceland squad, with Lynn having played alongside both Edda Gardarsdottir and Olina Vidarsdottir at Chelsea. "They are both very confident, experi-enced players," said the Scot, whose national side are hoping to extend a four-match unbeaten run tonight.
"Edda has been captaining Chelsea and Olina plays in defence in front of me. Iceland will be well up for this game because they'll use it as preparation for the Euro finals in Sweden. The fact they've qualified shows they are a very good team, but I'm confident we will win."
Lynn, who was born and brought up in Canada after her Glaswegian parents emigrated, has earned just nine caps despite making her debut in 2010, her first start coming in a 2-0 win over England the following year. She has been understudy to Gemma Fay, the Celtic captain and Scotland's most experienced player.
"I have to look up to someone who has so much experience and has been dedicated to the game for a very long time," said Lynn of a player who has represented her country 156 times. "It gives me hope that I will get the chance to play for Scotland for as long as she has."
Shannon Lynn is part of the Scotland squad which will face Iceland at the Laugardalsvollur Stadium tonight but the goalkeeper is unsure of where she will be playing once she returns from international duty.
The trip to Reykjavik will herald the Scots' first match in Iceland, although Lynn could be forgiven if that sense of occasion passes over her since she is waiting to discover if Chelsea will choose to keep her on following an emergency transfer from Hibernian in April. The deal is due to run out after two more matches.
"I can't predict what somebody else is going to decide, I can only control what I do," said the 27-year-old. "I've experienced some high pressure situations since I moved and I've adjusted and become a better keeper. I'd say they've have been happy with the way I've performed."
The unexpected move to the Women's Super League came about after Chelsea's Welsh goalkeeper Nicola Davies, who is in the RAF, was posted to Oman. The club's reserve goalkeeper, Carly Telford, had also broken a hand but has recovered.
Lynn has continued to train with Hibs, while being flown down to England for matches. She would have the option of returning to the Edinburgh club should Chelsea choose not extend the deal.
The move has also offered insight into two members of the Iceland squad, with Lynn having played alongside both Edda Gardarsdottir and Olina Vidarsdottir at Chelsea. "They are both very confident, experi-enced players," said the Scot, whose national side are hoping to extend a four-match unbeaten run tonight.
"Edda has been captaining Chelsea and Olina plays in defence in front of me. Iceland will be well up for this game because they'll use it as preparation for the Euro finals in Sweden. The fact they've qualified shows they are a very good team, but I'm confident we will win."
Lynn, who was born and brought up in Canada after her Glaswegian parents emigrated, has earned just nine caps despite making her debut in 2010, her first start coming in a 2-0 win over England the following year. She has been understudy to Gemma Fay, the Celtic captain and Scotland's most experienced player.
"I have to look up to someone who has so much experience and has been dedicated to the game for a very long time," said Lynn of a player who has represented her country 156 times. "It gives me hope that I will get the chance to play for Scotland for as long as she has."
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