Veteran striker Kayleigh Barton announces retirement
Wales striker Kayleigh Barton has announced her retirement from playing.
Barton scored 22 goals in 89 international appearances and played for Cardiff, Yeovil, Chieti Calcio Femminile in Italy, Brighton and Charlton during her club career.
Euro 2025
The 37-year-old featured in all three of Wales’ games at Euro 2025 in Switzerland last month.
“International football… What a journey it’s been. I’ve experienced incredible highs and tough lows, but those moments are what made this path so special,” said Barton, who will be taking up an assistant coaching role with Wales Women Under-17s.
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