Northern Ireland’s record scorer Rachel Furness has announced she is taking a break from international football for personal reasons. The 34-year-old Liverpool midfielder has netted 38 times in 88 appearances for Northern Ireland. Furness said in a statement posted on social media: “A decision that I’ve found incredibly hard but one I feel is right. “I’d like to put on record that I am not retiring from international football and I hope to make myself available again in the future. Promoted Liverpool begin their Women’s Super League campaign with a trip to Reading on September 11.

Source: The Herald August 18, 2022 23:27 UTC