Jen Beattie: Scotland Women defender announces international retirement | Football News

Scotland Women defender Jen Beattie has announced her retirement from international football.

The 31-year-old made her Scotland debut in 2008 and scored 24 goals in 144 appearances for her country. The Arsenal centre-back also represented her nation at the 2019 Women’s World Cup.

Having played as a striker earlier in her career, Beattie has gone on to win league titles and FA Cups with the Gunners and former side Manchester City. She has also represented Celtic, Montpellier and Melbourne City during a successful club career.

Beattie has played five times for Arsenal in the WSL this season but was an unused substitute during Thursday’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa in the Continental Cup quarter-final.

She was recently made an MBE for services to football and charity in the New Year Honours list. After recovering from breast cancer having been diagnosed in October 2020, she has since spoken publicly about her experience and encouraged others to get checked.

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