England striker and Euro 2022 winner Ellen White has announced her retirement from football. Announcing the news on Twitter, the 33-year-old said: “This decision has always been one I have wanted to make on my terms. “And this is my time to say goodbye to football and watch the next generation shine.” In a statement, Manchester City Football Club confirmed Ms White has retired from the sport “with immediate effect”.
The striker joined Man City’s women’s team in July of 2019 and has been a part of England’s national team since 2010. Sign up to our sport newsletter here From news to politics, travel to sport, culture to climate – The Independent has a host of free newsletters to suit your interests.
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