FORMER Lionesses star Jill Scott became a household name after England won the UEFA Women’s Euro in 2022.The trophy topped off a fantastic career for one of the Lionesses most notable stars.
Jill Scott celebrating with Prince William after winning the UEFA Women’s Euro trophyCredit: Rex
She is now entering the jungle as part of the I’m A Celebrity 2022 line-up on ITV’s hit show.
And we’ve got all the information about the former midfielder as she prepares for what could be her toughest challenge yet.
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Who is Jill Scott?
The former footballer played for four clubs in her career, most notably spending seven years at Everton before moving to Manchester City for a further nine years.
Before retiring, Scott returned to Everton on loan from Man City and finished her career at Aston Villa, also on loan.
During her career, Scott earned the nickname ‘Crouchy’, after male international footballer and former Liverpool and Spurs striker Peter Crouch.
She also featured for Great Britain at two Olympic Games, her first coming in London 2012 before being announced as a player in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Jill Scott in Man City actionCredit: PA
When did Jill Scott retire?
Scott announced her retirement in 2022, having picked up individual accolades such as the 2008 FA Players’ Player of the Year and the 2011 FA International Player of the Year.
The announcement came just a day after England and Man City teammate Ellen White announced she would retire.
How many times did Jill Scott play for England?
Scott retired as the second most capped international player for England, which includes both men and women.
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With 161 appearances for her national team, Scott retired just 11 appearances off the most-capped player, Fara Williams.
She has gone down as one of the most decorated players in the Lionesses history after lifting the Euro trophy in the summer.
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JAMIE CARRAGHER was involved in a heated row with Micah Richards after Jude Bellingham had a goal controversially ruled out against Manchester City.The Borussia Dortmund midfielder thought he had equalised for the Bundesliga outfit at the Etihad, only to be wrongly judged to have fouled goalkeeper Ederson.

Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards were involved in a heated debate regarding Jude Bellingham’s disallowed goalCredit: Twitter @UCLonCBSSports
Borussia Dortmund ace Bellingham was judged to have fouled Manchester City goalkeeper EdersonCredit: Getty
The incident led to Jadon Sancho to tweet that Romanian referee Ovidiu Hategan ‘needs checking’ as the German side were robbed of a fair goal.
Manchester City ended up winning the Champions League quarter-final first leg 2-1 after Phil Foden swept home late on from close range.
However they should have left England with two vital away goals, had match official Hategan not blown his whistle for a foul before Bellingham tucked home his strike.
If he had waited until after the ball crossed the line, then VAR would have intervened to overrule his decision with Bellingham clearly robbing Ederson of possession instead of fouling him.
Discussing the incident on the CBS Champions League show, former Citizens right-back Richards said: “We’re talking about VAR and how we’re spoiling the game because we’re taking away from the referee managing the game…”
Interjecting, a fuming Carragher stated: “I know why you didn’t want VAR tonight, Jesus Christ! It should be 2-2.
‘That’s nonsense. It’s a unique situation, it’s not normal, that doesn’t happen often. How can you not understand this? This is the most bizarre thing I’ve ever heard.
“Right, he goes through and thinks it’s a foul, not a problem… but he knows if he blows that whistle it takes VAR out of the equation… yes?
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As the referee blew for a foul before Bellingham scored, VAR was not allowed to interveneCredit: EPA

“We all know what’s going to happen. He will roll the ball in the net and then we can have a look.”
Richards then argued that nowhere in the rule book does it say that a referee must let play continue in order for VAR to intervene.
To which Carragher posed the question: “‘Do you think tonight when he goes back into the room, the people at UEFA or FIFA looking at his performance will say ‘he got that right’?”
After Richards agreed the referee made the wrong call, lead presenter Kate Abdo stepped in, where she loudly told viewers: “Men love to argue, don’t they?”
Commenting on the awful decision, Bellingham told BT Sport: “I definitely think I won the ball fairly.
“All I got told is that I’d got booked and it was a free-kick. I had my studs up apparently.
“They’ve got so many cameras and TVs watching but didn’t wait for me to then check it. You’ve got to get on to it.”
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PIERS MORGAN has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will be among the stars attending Jake Paul’s fight with Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia. The celebrity boxing rivals are just days away from finally settling their score in the ring.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be among the stars attending Jake Paul’s fight with Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
They have come face to face this week in Riyadh, where Ronaldo, 37, is living having signed for Al Nassr.
But their blockbuster bout takes place in over the road in Diriyah, as Paul said the footballing legend is expected to be ringside.
He said on TalkTV: “That’s what the rumours are saying, man. And I think Tommy’s going to be his masseuse after this.”
Sun columnist Morgan – a friend of Ronaldo’s – then revealed confirmation of the ex-Manchester United’s attendance.
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He said: “Well a quick update to the end of that conversation, Cristiano Ronaldo has just told me that he is going to the fight on Sunday.
“And he thinks that it’s going to be a great fight, which many people do, so there we are.”
Joining Ronaldo will be heavyweight legend Mike Tyson, who is the pay-per-view event’s special guest.
The boxing icon was full of praise for YouTuber-turned boxer Paul, 26, ahead of his grudge match with Fury, 23.
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Tyson, 56, told talkSPORT: “Well, he does have boxing experience.
“He boxed before because it shows in his fights and he’s won against people that he shouldn’t beat.
“And listen, I don’t think they brought him here to lose either, because he’s good for fighting and is good for boxing.
“He makes more money than the champions of boxing. So he’s an enigma.”
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart, 43, is also in town for a stand-up gig and could also make his way over to the fight.
Hart is a boxing fan, hanging out with the likes of Floyd Mayweather, 45, and Deontay Wilder, 37, in the past.
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GARY NEVILLE has predicted the exact date he thinks Tottenham will sack Ange Postecoglou.The beleaguered Aussie boss is suffering a dismal season in the dugout, losing eight of his last 10 league matches.Gary Neville reckons he knows when Ange Postecoglou will be sacked by SpursCredit: GettyNeville fears Big Ange could fall short in two key fixturesSpurs sit 15th in the table with just seven wins and 13 defeats from 23 games.And their latest loss was a dismal 2-1 collapse at home to lowly Leicester.Postecoglou appears to be clinging on ahead of a tough run of fixtures.But there are two games which are set to be crucial in deciding his future.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn February 6, Tottenham will look to defend a 1-0 lead in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool.Just three days later they then take on Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa in a tough contest.Postecoglou has maintained he “always wins a trophy in the second season.”But defeat in both of those competitions would see him with just the Europa League to play for.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnd Neville reckons should Tottenham lose to both Liverpool and Villa, Daniel Levy will pull the trigger on Big Ange’s time in north London.Neville told The Overlap: “I think if he loses the second leg of the Carabao Cup to Liverpool, and he goes out the FA Cup to Villa away, I think it will become so toxic that Daniel Levy will act.Ange Postecoglou gives Tottenham fan death stare in tense tunnel confrontation after Leicester defeat“If they’re out of the cup competitions I think he will act.“If they’re in the cup competitions I think he might [stay].“[Levy] can’t do it now before the cup games, the fans will kill him.”Wayne Rooney, who was left Plymouth Argyle in December, continued: “Some managers you look at, they annoy you.“But with Postecoglou, I love how honest he is. We had it with Louis van Gaal, sometimes you can be too honest and it comes back to kill you.“With Ange, injuries have absolutely killed him. I don’t think it’s just about trophies [for fans], the fall-off this season is what no one has seen coming.“If Spurs were consistently now in the top four and getting to semis and finals, I would have thought they would be quite pleased.” More

MANCHESTER UNITED could hand an instant debut to Marcel Sabitzer when they take on Crystal Palace this weekend.The Red Devils have put together an impressive run under Erik ten Hag this season.
Marcel Sabitzer could make his Man Utd debut against Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
Jadon Sancho could also start after returning to action against Nottingham ForestCredit: AFP
And despite seeing their title hopes fall away in recent weeks, United are just one match away from winning silverware in the Carabao Cup.
Palace represent a dangerous challenge, having held United to a draw at Selhurst Park last month.
Erik ten Hag will be reminding his players it is their duty to exact revenge against the Eagles at Old Trafford.
And Bayern Munich loanee Sabitzer could be thrown into midfielder alongside Casemiro following his deadline day switch.
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In goal, David De Gea is sure to get his spot back from Tom Heaton.
And there should also be starts for Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.
But Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be under pressure despite his impressive form, with Diogo Dalot ready to return after a spell on the sidelines.
Further up the field, Jadon Sancho will be hoping to feature ahead of Antony on the right after also returning against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
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However, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford are guaranteed to start as long as they are fit.
And Wout Weghorst could continue in attack despite the presence of a fit-again Anthony Martial.
Ten Hag does have other options at his disposal though, with Fred looking to play in midfield.
Alejandro Garnacho also hopes to fight his way back into the starting XI.
And Tyrell Malacia is another knocking on the door after an impressive debut season.
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