Manchester City and England star Jill Scott has confirmed her retirement after winning Euro 2022 with the heroic Lionesses this summer. Scott, 35, won the last of her 161 caps during the history-making Wembley showpiece win over Germany last month and bows out as one of England's all-time greats.
Scott hangs up her boots as England's second-most capped player and with a well-deserved Euro 2022 medal.
Over the course of her glittering career, the Sunderland-born midfielder played in four World Cups and as many European Championships, while she also represented Team GB at the Olympic Games on two occasions. But as is the case with so many of her teammates, the crowning moment came beneath the famous arch in July.
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Scott confirmed the news on her social media platforms and it comes 24 hours after City and England teammate Ellen White also decided to call time on her career on the most spectacular high. Scott played for Sunderland and Everton at club level before moving to City in 2013.
She enjoyed nine successful years there and won the Women's Super League title in 2016. Her most recent games domestically came during loan spells with Everton and Aston Villa.
In an emotional statement posted on Twitter, she said: "Right, we're not crying. I promised myself. Today, I may be saying my goodbyes to football, but we're going to make this a celebration. No sad faces! We've had too much fun for any tears."
England manager Sarina Wiegman added: "I must congratulate Jill on a very special career. I'm so glad she was able to end on such a positive memory.
"It will be hard to imagine an England squad without her, as she has been an icon of the team for so long. I respect her decision, but we will miss her positive impact on and off of the pitch for sure."
Scott played over 100 games for City, winning the WSL and three FA Cups. She also netted 27 goals for the Lionesses after making her senior international debut over 15 years ago.
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