First sporting success: Winning the Captain Coconuts swimming gala

Finest sporting moment: Captaining my country

Tip for the top: Play lots of sports when you're young and have fun

First GB selection year: 2000

Sporting heroes: Martin Johnson

Closest friend in sport: I have too many good friends so I can't single anyone out

Favourite sport other than water polo: Rugby league

Three words that best describe you: A bit insane

Would most like to meet: Homer Simpson

Most prized possession: My phone

Biggest influence on career: Norman Leighton

Toughest opponent: Take your pick from the Serbian team

Any pets: I have a dog called Megan

Biggest passion away from water polo: Food

Biggest disappointment: Not winning a medal at the Commonwealth Championships

Favourite venue and why: Sheffield Road because it used to be a fortress before they knocked it down

Tips to relax: Sleep

Education: I am doing a Masters degree

Family: Mum (Anne), Dad (Brian), Two sisters (Emma and Kate)

Ultimate ambition: To be a key part of taking Great Britain water polo somewhere

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Playing water polo