England depended on Rachel Daly for so long and it is maybe only now she has retired from international football that the plaudits she deserves will come her way. Always reliable, always versatile and always available, Daly has stepped up for England in recent years, playing a key role in the last three major tournaments despite never taking the limelight.
It is a testament to her ability that she has been able to play in so many positions at the highest level of the game on a consistent basis - but it may have also been her personal downfall.
Clearly still at the top of her game, starting almost every game for Villa and captaining the WSL side on several occasions in Rachel Corsie's absence, Daly could still contribute for England. But she has fallen down the pecking order having expressed a desire to play in her preferred striker position.
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