- Aston Villa star Rachel Daly has announced her retirement from international football
- She had been part of the England squad that won Euro 2022 but at 32 is no longer playing in her preferred position
- She came on as a late sub in the 2-0 win over Ireland as part of the Euro qualifiers
- Daly made her England debut against Serbia in 2016, scoring the first of her 16 goals
Lioness Rachel Daly retires from international football
Rachel Daly, England international and Aston Villa forward, has announced her retirement from international football.
Daly, 32, has 84 caps and was part of the Lioness squad that won Euro 2022.
Last night, she came on as a late substitute in the 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland – as part of the Euro 2025 qualifying group matches.
“I would love nothing more to play for England forever but the time has come for me to hang my boots up on the international stage,” Daly said.
“While today is an extremely difficulty day for me, it’s also one filled with reflection and immense gratitude. Playing for and representing England has been a privilege.”
Daly made her England debut against Serbia in 2016, scoring the first of her 16 goals.
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