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Manchester Evening News
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Liam Wood

Man City and England star Jill Scott confirms retirement after Euro 2022 heroics

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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