Rachel Daly's girlfriend Sarah Mayling breaks her silence on Lioness hero's shock 退職 from international football to 'pass on the baton to the next 世代'

By Arthur Parashar

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Sarah Mayling has broken her silence after her girlfriend Rachel Daly 発表するd her shock 退職 from international football.

Aston 郊外住宅 星／主役にする Daly, who was part of the Euro 2022-winning squad and the team that reached last summer's World Cup final, 知らせるd her England team-mates of her 決定／判定勝ち（する） after their 2-0 victory over the 共和国 of Ireland on Tuesday evening.

Mayling, who is Daly's girlfriend and also a fellow チーム仲間, 答える／応じるd to the 告示, 令状ing on Instagram: 'Couldn't be prouder. Love you.'


Daly 得点する／非難する／２０d 16 goals across 84 caps for her beloved country - but she said she felt it was the '権利 time to pass on that baton to the next 世代' in a 言及／関連 to the youthful talent breaking through.

Mayling responded to the announcement, writing on Instagram: 'Couldn't be prouder. Love you.'

Mayling 答える／応じるd to the 告示, 令状ing on Instagram: 'Couldn't be prouder. Love you.'

Daly scored 16 goals across 84 caps for her beloved country - but she said she felt it was the 'right time to pass on that baton to the next generation'

Daly 得点する／非難する／２０d 16 goals across 84 caps for her beloved country - but she said she felt it was the '権利 time to pass on that baton to the next 世代'

Rachel Daly of England during the UEFA Nations League match between England Women and Scotland Women

Rachel Daly of England during the UEFA Nations League match between England Women and Scotland Women

The 32-year-old played in as many as six different positions - 含むing left 支援する and striker - for the Lionesses, but has fallen 負かす／撃墜する the つつく／ペックing order having 表明するd her 願望（する） to play in her preferred 役割 as a striker.

'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 行う／開催する／段階,' the 今後 said.

'While today is an 極端に difficult day for me, it is also one filled with reflection and 巨大な 感謝.

'It has been the greatest honour to 代表する my family, my team-mates 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 株 that with so many remarkable people throughout my 旅行.

'I have made special friendships that will last a lifetime. I will be eternally 感謝する to have been given the 適切な時期 to wear the England badge with 巨大な 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 権利 time to pass on that baton to the next 世代.'

Prince William today led 尊敬の印s to the?England Euros 勝利者 and Aston 郊外住宅 星／主役にする.

The Prince of むちの跡s, who is also the 大統領 of the Football 協会 and a lifelong Aston 郊外住宅 先頭, said: 'Thank you for so many unforgettable 業績／成果s with @Lionesses, Rachel Daly.'

調印 off the message from the Prince and Princess of むちの跡s Instagram account with a 'W' for William, he joked: 'Plenty more goals for 郊外住宅 now!'?

William, who became FA 大統領 in 2006 and often …に出席するs England matches and FA Cup 決勝戦, 株d his 尊敬の印 on social マスコミ in what was his first 地位，任命する since his wife Kate Middleton 発表するd her shock ダンサー diagnosis.

The 相続人 to the 王位, 41, has long been a 熱烈な 支持者 of 郊外住宅 - and has even brought his son Prince George along to games.?

In 2022, William visited the Lionesses squad at?St George's Park where he, Daly and fellow Lioness Millie 有望な held up England shirts with the 指名するs of his three children on the 支援する.

Prince William is pictured at St George's Park on June 15, 2022. Stood to his left is Rachel Daly and to his right is Millie Bright

Prince William is pictured at St George's Park on June 15, 2022. Stood to his left is Rachel Daly and to his 権利 is Millie 有望な

Rachel Daly celebrates scoring against China at the Women's World Cup last year

Rachel Daly celebrates 得点する／非難する／２０ing against 中国 at the Women's World Cup last year

Prince William, 41, shared a personal message this afternoon to the official Instagram account he shares with the Princess of Wales. He signed it off with a 'W'

Prince William, 41, 株d a personal message this afternoon to the 公式の／役人 Instagram account he 株 with the Princess of むちの跡s. He 調印するd it off with a 'W'

The heir to the throne, 41, has long been a passionate supporter of Villa - and has even brought his son Prince George along to games at Villa Park (pictured in March 2023)

The 相続人 to the 王位, 41, has long been a 熱烈な 支持者 of 郊外住宅 - and has even brought his son Prince George along to games at 郊外住宅 Park (pictured in March 2023)

Daly is still at the 最高の，を越す of her game, starting every game for Aston 郊外住宅 and has always been 広範囲にわたって 賞賛するd for her ability to play across so many different positions for her country.

But her 郊外住宅 経営者／支配人, Carla 区, said before last year's World Cup: 'You don't put the best centre-今後 in the country in your 支援する line. She has proven her 価値（がある）, and for me she starts.'?

Daly started ever game at Euro 2022 にもかかわらず losing her father before the tournament. She celebrated all of her goals for England by kissing an armband which she wears in his honour.?

England 経営者／支配人 Sarina Wiegman paid 尊敬の印 to Daly's versatility, 説: 'Rachel has been an incredible part of our story and the history we've made together. It has been a 特権 to work with her.

'I have never worked with a player so versatile, always with a smile on her 直面する, bringing energy and trying to do her best for the team.?

Rachel Daly announced a shock retirement from international football as of Wednesday

Rachel Daly 発表するd a shock 退職 from international football as of Wednesday

The versatile defender and striker started at left back on that memorable day at Wembley

The versatile defender and striker started at left 支援する on that memorable day at Wembley

Daly won 84 caps in her eight-year career with the national team, scoring 16 goals in that time

Daly won 84 caps in her eight-year career with the 国家の team, 得点する／非難する／２０ing 16 goals in that time?

Sarina Wiegman admitted it was a 'privilege' to have worked with the Aston Villa forward

Sarina Wiegman 認める it was a '特権' to have worked with the Aston 郊外住宅 今後

Rachel Daly leads the celebrations at Trafalgar Square after the Lionesses won the Euros in 2022

Rachel Daly leads the 祝賀s at Trafalgar Square after the Lionesses won the Euros in 2022

Daly celebrates in the Wembley dressing room as the Lionesses squad dance around her

Daly celebrates in the Wembley dressing room as the Lionesses squad dance around her

Daly started ever game at Euro 2022 despite losing her father before the tournament. She celebrated all of her goals for England by kissing an armband which she wears in his honour

Daly started ever game at Euro 2022 にもかかわらず losing her father before the tournament. She celebrated all of her goals for England by kissing an armband which she wears in his honour?

'She'll be 行方不明になるd not just by me but all the other staff members, players and of course the fans.'

England captain Leah Williamson said: 'There are not enough words to do you 司法（官） as a player but most im portantly as a human 存在. So happy I got to play with you one last time.'

Lionesses defender Lucy Bronze said: 'You've deserved every 選び出す／独身 minute of wearing that England shirt.'

'So proud of you, no words to 述べる how gutted I am but what an international career it's been,' said 兵器庫 and England 星／主役にする Beth Mead. 'So happy to have been a part of it. Love you Rachy.'

Chelsea captain Millie 有望な wrote:?'I don't have many words 権利 now. I've shed a lot of 涙／ほころびs knowing this was coming. I am the proudest best friend of everything you've 達成するd in your international career. You've given your heart and soul to your country over and over again. I love you.'?

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