'Absolutely buzzing' - Lionesses legend Jill Scott reacts to being inducted into WSL Hall of Fame with Ellen White and Anita Asante

Lionesses legend Jill Scott says she is delighted to be inducted into the WSL Hall of Fame alongside former team-mates Ellen White and Anita Asante.

WHAT HAPPENED?
Scott was selected in the 2023 class along with fellow Euro 2022 winner Ellen White and former-Lioness Anita Asante at a ceremony in Manchester on Monday. The popular former-Manchester City and Everton star could not hide her delight as she discussed what the award meant to her.

WHAT THEY SAID
“I’m absolutely buzzing to be honest," beamed Scott at the event at the National Football Museum. "I’ve seen Kelly Smith, Rachel Yankey, Karen Carney, players like that getting inducted in.
“Just to have your name alongside those 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 those players at times."
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DID YOU KNOW?
The WSL Hall of Fame was created in 2021 to honour players, coaches or officials that have served in the WSL with distinction. The full list of inductees is:
2021 – Emma Hayes, Rachel Yankey, Kelly Smith, Fara Williams
2022 – Karen Carney, Katie Chapman, Eni Aluko
2023 – Jill Scott, Ellen White, Anita Asanta

WHAT NEXT FOR THE WSL?
The WSL continues this weekend with a a Manchester derby between United and City at Old Trafford the standout fixture.

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