Former England defender Abbie McManus has retired from soccer aged 30.
McManus received 18 caps and was a part of the Lionesses squad that received the SheBelieves Cup and reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2019.
She broke her leg taking part in for Leicester in January and was launched on the finish of the 2022-23 season.
“Soccer has been such a large a part of my life and I actually imagine it is taught me a lot and moulded me into the particular person I’m at the moment,” she mentioned.
“Since breaking my leg in January there was many ups and downs, with the most important down being I am unable to kick a ball with out ache. If you recognize me you may think about the tears pouring down my face while scripting this.”
McManus started her profession at Manchester Metropolis in 2009 and made greater than 150 appearances for the membership over two spells, profitable seven main trophies together with two Girls’s FA Cups and the 2016 Girls’s Tremendous League.
The defender additionally represented Manchester United, Sheffield FC and Tottenham throughout her 14-year taking part in profession.
“To attain what I’ve performed in my profession continues to be all so loopy and a dream come true for me,” mentioned McManus.
“Successful the whole lot domestically and representing England in a World Cup is one thing I’ll always remember.
“If any little lady or boy is studying this, I would like you to know if you wish to be a footballer you are able to do something you set your thoughts to.”
