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The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Lionesses star Fran Kirby follows Mary Earps in retiring from England just weeks before Euro 2025
LIONESSES star Fran Kirby has announced her retirement from international football ahead of this summer's European Championships. Kirby, 31, has decided to end her international career after being informed that she wouldn't be part of Sarina Weigman's squad for the Euros. 1 A statement released on Kirby's Instagram read: "After being in the England team since I was 21, it's time to close that chapter of my life. "I didn't ever want this day to come, but I cannot tell you how proud I am it happened. "It's been the biggest honour to represent my country, one that I had only dreamt about as a young girl. "I've played with some incredible players, worked with some incredible managers, played in some amazing tournaments and have some irreplaceable memories." She added: "Starting in every game and winning the Euros in 2022 was a dream come true, to be a part of change in women's football was one of the best experiences I could ever have imagined. "Thank you to you all, for embracing me as a young girl from Reading who had a dream. I hope you all know, wearing that badge was the greatest honour. "To every young girl that suffers setbacks, just remember you can. You can." The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lionesses star Fran Kirby follows Mary Earps in retiring from England just weeks before Euro 2025
LIONESSES star Fran Kirby has announced her retirement from international football ahead of this summer's European Championships. Kirby, 31, has decided to end her international career after being informed that she wouldn't be part of Sarina Weigman's squad for the Euros. Advertisement 1 Fran Kirby has retired from International football Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun MORE TO FOLLOW... THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
