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SUTTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 26: Bethany England of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring her team’s first goal during the Barclays Women’s Super League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur FC at VBS Community Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Sutton, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)

Bethany England will leave Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season, the club have announced.

England signed for Spurs midway through the 2022-23 campaign, and proceeded to score 13 goals in 14 games, keeping them in the top flight.

The next season, she was named captain, and led the team to their first-ever Women’s FA Cup final.

So far she has 38 goals for Tottenham – 32 in the WSL, making her the team’s all-time leading goalscorer in the league.

Overall, she has more than 200 WSL appearances, only the sixth player to achieve that milestone.

She previously played for Doncaster Rovers Belles and Chelsea in the WSL, and enjoyed a loan spell at Liverpool.

Bethany England: “Stories come to an end”

In an interview shared on the club’s social channels, an emotional England said: “I might not miss the M25 drive every day, but I’ll miss so much about this place. I knew the last few weeks were going to be hard and I feel like I don’t want to spend every day crying, but I probably will, but, unfortunately, stories come to an end and I’m proud of the way this one has gone.”

Tottenham Hotspur Women’s managing director Andy Rogers said in a statement: “Bethany’s leadership has shaped a defining era in the history of Tottenham Hotspur Women. Upon arrival she drove a rise in standards, professionalism and desire, and she has continued to uphold and push these values throughout her time here.

“As well as her incredible contributions on the pitch, Bethany has been instrumental in connecting with our fans to bring them closer to the team, and committing herself to our Foundation to ensure we are making a positive impact on the community around us.

“Bethany has etched her name in Spurs Women history, and can leave feeling proud of the lasting impact she has made on the club.”