Fara Williams: England’s most capped player announces retirement in classy social media post

England’s most-capped player Fara Williams has announced that she will retire at the end of the season.

The 37-year-old former Everton, Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder, holder of 172 England caps, has been with Reading since 2017.

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Williams will go down as one of England’s all-time greats

After much consideration & despite offers to remain within the game, I have made the difficult decision to retire from professional football at the end of the season.

It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have had a career of more than 20 years within the women’s game ⚽️❤️ pic.twitter.com/Z9YWEcgdzi

— Fara Williams MBE (@fara_williams47) April 26, 2021

Williams said in a statement posted on Twitter and Instagram on Monday: “After much consideration and despite offers to remain within the game, I have made the difficult decision to retire from professional football at the end of the season.

“It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have had a career of more than 20 years within the women’s game.”

She added: “Playing football is all I have ever known, but I am excited for the next chapter in my life.

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Williams celebrates the Lionesses’ third-place finish at the 2015 Women’s World Cup

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“I look forward to remaining within the game, pursuing opportunities within the media and continuing my coaching badges.”

Williams, who in February revealed she had been diagnosed with a kidney condition last year, has made 15 appearances in the WSL this season.

She also helped England finish third at the 2015 World Cup and as runners-up at Euro 2009, as well as playing for Great Britain during the London 2012 Olympics.

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