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.England will head for Australia and New Zealand this summer as one of the favourites and Scott is bullish about their chances.Asked if she will have mixed feelings as she watches Wiegman’s squad head into battle without her Down Under, Scott – who enjoyed a 16-year international career – told the PA news agency: “No, not at all.“I’m so excited for that next generation of players and you know what? I don’t have to sit on the fence any more, so I’m going to say England are going to win the World Cup.” Lazada
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.England will head for Australia and New Zealand this summer as one of the favourites and Scott is bullish about their chances.Asked if she will have mixed feelings as she watches Wiegman’s squad head into battle without her Down Under, Scott – who enjoyed a 16-year international career – told the PA news agency: “No, not at all.“I’m so excited for that next generation of players and you know what? I don’t have to sit on the fence any more, so I’m going to say England are going to win the World Cup.” UEFA