Rachel Daly has announced her retirement from international football.
The forward confirmed the news on Wednesday morning having featured in England's 2-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland the previous evening.
Daly, who came on during the closing stages of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifier, posted the below on social media:
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The 32-year-old said: "I would love nothing more than to play for England forever, but the time has come for me to hang my boots up on the international stage."
"While today is an extremely difficult day for me, it is also one filled with reflection and immense gratitude. Playing for and representing England has been a privilege."
"During my eight years as a Lioness, I've always pursued success and winning football matches, while playing and training with the highest standards of competition, passion and perseverance."
"It has been the greatest honour to represent my family, my teammates and the entire country. I have a lot of incredible memories during my time with England that have been pivotal moments."
"Winning the Euros and then reaching the World Cup final changed a lot for me, not only as a footballer but as a person. I'm so fortunate that I've been able to share that with so many remarkable people throughout my journey, I have made special friendships that will last a lifetime."
"I will be eternally grateful to have been given the opportunity to wear the England badge with immense pride over the past eight years."
"I am very fortunate to have played a small part in making history with the Lionesses and I feel now is the right time to pass on that baton to the next generation and be England's number one fan from the stands!"
"I am excited to keep working hard at club level to reach new highs and spend some much needed quality time with my loved ones!"
"Thank you."
Daly was first named in a senior Lionesses squad in 2013 before winning her first cap in 2016 against Serbia, a game in which she scored her first international goal.
This, of course, came after she had proudly represented Team GB at the 2012 Olympic games.
Rachel would go on to make 84 appearances for the Lionesses, scoring 16 times.
But her impact went far beyond the numbers as she played an integral part in England's historic run to European glory in 2022.
Daly and the Lionesses were agonisingly close to achieving further success when they were narrowly beaten by Spain in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final.
Congratulations on an outstanding international career, Rach!
