​Drew Spence was named Tottenham captain in the summer [Getty Images]Tottenham midfielder Drew Spence says it is a “very proud moment” to become the Women’s Super League’s all-time appearance record holder.Spence, 34, started in Tottenham’s WSL game against Birmingham City on Sunday, making her 217th appearance in the competition.She overtook ex-Chelsea captain Millie Bright and could become the only outfield player at Tottenham to play 90 minutes in all of their WSL games this season.”I’ve been around for a while! I’m incredibly proud to be able to do that and it’s not just a proud moment for me, but also for my family,” Spence told BBC Sport. “It’s [about] all the hard work that I put in throughout the years. When you’re younger, you don’t really think about these types of accolades.”It was all about winning trophies. Now it’s happened, it’s such a massive part of my career and something that I can be proud of to look back on.”I know the sacrifices – looking after yourself and making sure that you’re available all the time. I know how hard it is to keep that motivation for so many seasons.”Find interviews and extra content on the BBC Women’s Football Weekly feed’I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been’Spence has played her entire career in London, spending 14 years at Chelsea before making the move to Tottenham in 2022.She progressed from Arsenal and Fulham’s academies and swapped nationalities from England to Jamaica in 2021.During her time at Chelsea she won five league titles and four FA Cup trophies as part of one of England’s most successful squads.”She was a great team-mate, such a sweet soul off the pitch, but when she got on it, she was an absolute warrior,” Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert said. “Technically, she’s got the brains and the skillset. She looked after me from the very beginning [although] she welcomed me to the club with a two-footed challenge!”She certainly deserves all the plaudits. To have that longevity is something I look up to. Now, she’s a leader at Spurs.”Spence was named Tottenham captain in the summer and has gone on to become a key figure under manager Martin Ho.In her first season at the club she played 22 games, more than in any campaign at Chelsea, and she has played every minute so far in 2026-27.”I feel like I’m probably in the best shape that I’ve ever been. I’m recovering quicker, I understand my body a lot more and the nutrition side of things has helped me,” said Spence. “It’s understanding what is right for me to recover and just little things. We have all those luxuries now which is amazing for the younger players.”Drew Spence has overtaken Millie Bright as the WSL appearance record holder [Getty Images]Despite her achievements, Spence admits there are “regrets” from earlier in her career, when she wished she had understood how to prepare her body better.She believes that could have given her more consistency while at Chelsea but acknowledges it is a lesson that has helped her flourish at Tottenham.”I thi