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| Striker Kelly Smith |
Kelly Smith has announced her retirement from international football,the striker retires as England women's record scorer. kelly Who played at two World Cups and four European Championships has scored 46 goals in 117 England appearances playing at the 2007 and 2011 World Cups and at four European Championships, as well as for Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics.according to reports Smith's decision comes after struggling for a place in Mark Sampson's side, She said in a statement: 'After a lot of consideration and many conversations, I have made the toughest decision of my career to retire from international football.'I feel exceptionally proud and honored to have played for England for 20 wonderful years. I have enjoyed every single minute of representing my country and wearing the England shirt. The memories will stay with me all my life.'I am grateful to have played under Hope Powell, and to have had such an amazing support system from my family, friends and all my team-mates'.
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Oksana Shmachkova (left) Kelly Smith (right) during England vs Russia clash
| in UEFA Women's Euro 2009 |
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