Team GB boss Hope Powell has admitted that this year's Olympics is the perfect chance to put women's football "on the map".
Powell's side face New Zealand in their Group E opener on Wednesday she has also claimed that there are nerves in the camp ahead of the game.
"It puts women's football out there, puts it on the map and hopefully will showcase the sport. It's our first time as Team GB and you will be nervous, but I'm sure they will rise to the occasion," she told reporters.
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