Jill Scott: What WSL Hall of Fame induction means to Lionesses legend

Jill Scott MBE says her induction into the WSL Hall of Fame is a mark of how far the women's game has grown as she recalls fond memories from a trophy-laden career spanning 16 years.

Scott helped make history during England's Euro 2022 final win over Germany. Subbed on in the 89th minute, she yelled a stream of expletives at her midfield opponents that not only created social media adoration for the 36-year-old but catapulted Scott into the spotlight, becoming a pundit, TV personality and even winning that year's series of

Opting to retire after the Euros final, Scott had spent more than a decade and a half playing domestic football in England, the latter 11 years in the WSL, turning out for Everton, Manchester City and Aston Villa, making 175 appearances in the competition and scoring 22 goals.

She won every possible domestic accolade during her career, including four FA Cups, three league cups and one WSL title, marking her as one of greats and earning her a place in the Hall of Fame.

«The WSL, it's been such a big part of my life; dedicated my life to it, really; getting a result on a weekend was literally everything. So it just brings back so many good memories, kind of stacked into this little trophy. But just really, really honoured,» Scott explained.

«Just to have your name alongside fantastic players who, over the years, were my heroes, really. Even when we played in England together, I would question why I was even with them players at times.»

The former midfielder joins the Hall of Fame ranks this year alongside Lionesses all-time top goalscorer Ellen White MBE and Anita Asante, another ex-Lioness and now Bristol City assistant coach. Both dedicated years to playing in the WSL alongside philanthropic work outside of