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    Last Updated: 10/04/2024
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    Harrogate’s Rachel Daly retires from England football

    by Flora Grafton

    | 10 Apr, 2024
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    The Herald Buildings on Montpellier Hill in Harrogate, covered in scaffolding.

    Harrogate’s very own Lioness, Rachel Daly, has announced her retirement from international football after an eight-year stint.

    The Aston Villa forward, who started her career at Killinghall Nomads Junior Football Club, revealed the news today following England's 2-0 win against the Republic of Ireland yesterday.

    Daly, 32, played a key role in the Lionesses' success at UEFA Euro 2022, where she started every game of the tournament, as well as in the final of last year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.

    The former Rossett School pupil won a total of 84 senior caps for England and scored 16 goals.

    In a statement, Daly 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 the greatest honour.
    “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.”


    Daly began her professional career at Leeds United before climbing the international ladder at the FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup in 2008, in New Zealand.

    She later moved to Lincoln Ladies in 2010, followed by a stint in the American National Women's Soccer League playing for Houston Dash.

    After working her way back to England, Ms Daly then made her senior team debut in 2016, where she scored against Serbia.

    Harrogate has also marked her successful career, with her first club naming the club café after her – Nomad’s Daly Brew – and her former school inviting her to open the new football pitches last year.

    England head coach Serina Wiegman said:

    “Rachel has been an incredible part of our story and the history we’ve made together. It has been a privilege to work with her.
    "I have never worked with a player so versatile, always with a smile on her face, bringing energy and trying to do her best for the team.
    "Off the pitch she is always up for a joke or a nice conversation. She’ll be missed not just by me but all the other staff members, players and of course the fans.
    "It is sad that she won’t be with us anymore, but we should celebrate what she has done for the team and now she becomes our No.1 fan. I would love to see her in the stands in future cheering for us and helping us to get some more wins."





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