Manchester City and England midfielder Jill Scott has announced her retirement from football. The 35-year-old, who has played in 10 major tournaments, including two Olympics with Great Britain, was one of the Lionesses of England that won Euro 2022. Scott made her England debut in 2006 and at 161 caps ranks second on the list of all-time appearances.
Scott, who in 2019 said it felt “really surreal” to be made an MBE on the New Year Honours list for her contribution to the sport, was named captain as she won her 150th cap last year, in a 6-0 friendly win over Northern Ireland. She ends her career with a total of 27 goals from 161 games for England, plus one from nine for Great Britain.