England midfielder Fran Kirby has announced her retirement from international football. The 31-year-old retires on the eve of the Lionesses’ upcoming European Championship campaign – which begins in July – and finishes her career with 77 caps and 19 goals.

England midfielder Fran Kirby has retired from international football with immediate effect. Kirby, now of Brighton & Hove Albion, has made her decision, she says, after being told by England manager Sarina Wiegman she would not be included in the squad for the European Championship which begins next month.