WYONG, Australia : Sara Daebritz has won her fair share of titles with Germany and in club football but the midfielder believes it is getting harder to win major prizes as the depth of the women's game increases and the quality improves.The 28-year-old, who won a Euros and an Olympics with her country and
WYONG, Australia : Sara Daebritz has won her fair share of titles with Germany and in club football but the midfielder believes it is getting harder to win major prizes as the depth of the women's game increases and the quality improves.
"It's noticeable that even the supposedly small nations have really caught up and are physically present, but are also really good at defending. "I do think it's getting more difficult to win titles now because the favourites and the level at such a tournament have developed upwards," she added.
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