In the early hours of August 1, the hosts of the Women's European Cup, England, will face Germany in the highly anticipated final of the Women's European Cup. The matchup is reminiscent of the 2009 final, where England lost 2-6 and midfielder Scott was the only old England player to return. Now, at the age of 35, she has the perfect opportunity for revenge. If the England women's soccer team can win the championship, Scott will retire with no regrets and join the coffee shop business.
Scott has amassed 160 appearances and 27 goals since making her debut for England Women's Football in 2006, making her the second most capped player in England Women's Football history behind the legendary retired player Williams, who made 172 appearances.
Scott made her debut in the 2009 Women's Europa League final at the age of 22, but struggled against the experienced German women's soccer team. In the end, England lost 2-6, a game that left a lasting impression on Scott.
However, this loss became a valuable asset for Scott. The current team leader, Wigman, saw her vast experience in the game and drafted her into the team as an assistant coach to mentor the younger players.
Scott has made just three substitute appearances in the tournament, including the last four minutes of extra time in the last eight to stabilize the team and secure the victory. Against Germany, who have won the tournament eight times, Scott will be looking to build on the lessons learned from 13 years ago to inspire his teammates and help England win their first ever tournament.
