Intro:

Striker Abby Wambach and coach Jill Ellis preview Monday's Women's World Cup final between the USA and defending champions Japan; a rematch of the 2011 final which America lost on penalties.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English) Abby Wambach, USA striker:

(On losing the 2011 Women's World Cup final to Japan)

"It's been a constant reminder since July 17th 2011. It's been that thing that has been within us, that fuels our fire, that motivates us to do that extra sprint, to make that extra flight, to extend and search for that ball. It's always there and that's what happens with heartbreak. Heartbreak never goes away."

SOUNDBITE (English) Jill Ellis, USA head coach:

(On the criticism she has received throughout the tournament)

"This is a seven game tournament and you have to deal with a lot of things and it's not going to be perfect. I think many people think and expect it to be perfect and it's not going to be perfect. Germany went to extra time with Algeria (at the 2014 men's World Cup), it wasn't perfect. It's just the game. You have to commit to what you believe in."