‘A pioneer of the game’: Euro 2022 winner Jill Scott retires after legendary England career
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England’s Euro 2022 winning midfielder Jill Scott has announced her retirement from football after a career that saw her win 161 international caps. Impossible.” open image in gallery Jill Scott hugs Prince William after winning Euro 2022 England teammate Beth Mead paid tribute to Scott on Twitter, writing: “My goodness, where to start. Thank you for everything.” While Wiegman, who only worked with Scott briefly but became an important player in her squad during England’s Euro 2022 run, added: “I must congratulate Jill on a very special career. Other career highlights include scoring England’s winner against Holland in the Euro 2009 semi-finals and also netting in City’s 2017 Women’s FA Cup final victory over Birmingham.