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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Damian Spellman

BIZARRE: Jill scott backs england to win world cup as she opens pitch named in her honour | Mind Blowing Facts

Euro 2022 winner Jill Scott is backing England to add the World Cup to their trophy haul as she prepares for a new role as their biggest fan.

The 36-year-old announced her retirement from a glittering playing career in the weeks after helping Sarina Wiegman’s side to European glory last summer, where she won her 161st and last senior international cap in the 2-1 final victory over Germany at Wembley.

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