I wonder if not playing up front for the Lionesses has made Rachel Daly's retirement from England a little easier to make? And if Emma Hayes CAN'T... Is Sonia Bompastor the perfect person to bring a champions league trophy to Chelsea?

Rachel’s presence will be so missed ❤ What a hell of a Euros she had!

You have hit the nail on the head re Rachel Daly. I reckon She went to Sarina and said what are my chances of a starting role in the future instead of being a substitute all the time and Sarina said none. So she decided to go

daly : the quality everyone sees bus says nowt , shes a terrier creates chances out of nothing hounds the defenders knows how to press no one has that ability (to her standard)

Rachael Daly retired because she can't stand coming off the bench all the time

I can't believe Rachel daly retired shed give russo a run for her money😭😭😭

Hello Shebahn. I commented when only English potential managers for Chelsea were in the headlines that I thought they might go after tge Paris FC manager. I got the country right. Rachel is a particular favourite of mine, being from Yorkshire. Sad to hear the news. She did talk abiut getting married. Perhaps she wants to concentrate on her personal life? Mind you, if I were Manchester United manager, I would be after her to play next season to fill the position left by Alessia Russo, not that the other forwards are not good, but United seem to lack someone who can drag a team forward, like Rachel did often at Houston Dash.

Think you are totally correct about Rachel Daly.. I was very surprised at first…but then Could understand why…putting on as substitute at 80+minutes, was more or less insulting?…She is an out and out striker and so determined and aggressive to win… have always thought so.. anyway her record here and in the USA proves that!!!….And she is better than Russo too… who is not ruthless enough or decisive enough in front of goal….(my opinion for a while). I think that other clubs will now try to get her away from Aston v Villa…she would be great at Arsenal ( but probably would not be a fan of the manager??)…others will be interested too, no doubt. Am really sad she won’t be playing internationally now….Kim Little did the same… another totally brilliant player… who continues to be Captain Courageous at Arsenal…👍👍 Hope she goes to Chelsea and plays again with bestie Millie .. that would be ideal…Serina is making one or two misjudgments lately, it seems?… but maybe the players, are also suffering with too many fixtures now…and the FA are to blame for not listening to complaints or just not bothered about player welfare..as long as the money rolls in… more women needed in that organisation, for Certain !!!

I think not starting in the friendly against Italy put the seeds into her mind. Although friendlies she scored just as many goals as Russo in half the time. It was put off this first round of Euro matches as she wanted to see what would happen. I still maintain the friendly against the US last year they were relieved she played in defence as she would have run them ragged She is quality both in playing and personality.

Sad times Rachel leaving international duties 😢 love this show, not found you guys that long ago and been bingeing back episodes, think I’m up to date now 😂 you guys crack me up! When’s Ruesh gonna be back! Keep doing what you’re doing so funny. From a Gooner who loves all football ⚽️

So sad to see Daly go! Feel like she still had more to give for the Lionesses. But happy for her that she feels it’s the right time! Loved her and Millie’s friendship. PS, love the glasses Shebahn

I won't be surprised if Daly changes club, has a great next season, and comes out of retirement for the Euros next year. I think maybe underneath this decision is disappointment around no longer being a starting player, but she still is someone you would want to have on that bench imo, and there is no less value in being that impact player who brings experience to the squad. Jill Scott did that brilliantly at those memorable Euros. I hope Daly will reconsider over the coming months. Of course, she might just want that time taken up with international breaks for other things now. She is clearly making the decision for her, and she has every right to do that. We all wish her the best of luck with whatever direction she takes of course.

One thing I hope Is she stays at the Villa, however I think a bigger club will come In for her, as she has the ability to lead the line at Man Utd, Chelsea or Man City, but having said that how does she dislodge Sam Kerr, Bunny Shaw and so on. who knows maybe Lyon, Bayern, Barcelona shes world-class she can go anywhere

Sonia Bompastor is one of the best of the best! I think she'll be excellent for Chelsea. Her coaching style added to the WSL will only make the league stronger. I was so sorry to hear of Rachel Daly's retirement from international football, but I completely understand and respect her decision. I do think she's been hugely underrated in her England role. I have all respect for Sarina Wiegman as England manager, but I do think she made a huge mistake in not putting Rachel out front and centre as Lionesses' striker - full stop! I wouldn't take anything away from Alessia Russo's (or anyone else's) ability in that role, but I do think the absolute best choice, at least for a part of each match, would've been to have Rachel out front. I will miss Rachel Daly's presence for England greatly. Regarding her future, I do think she could probably write her own ticket to just about anywhere. Wherever she goes, long may she continue to 'wow' the world of women's football. She's a legend. Cheers!

I look at Russo and think that Arsenal must thank their lucky stars that they didn't pay a fortune to get her early from Man Utd - not what was promised by the Euros. I look at Daly and think that Aston Villa couldn't believe their luck when she chose them off the back of the Euros. A sad loss to the Lionesses

Sonia Bompastor She did well at lyon and personally I think it was a good choice and I also hoped that it would be her Rachel Daly 🙌🫶 I have followed her for so long, she is a great player with a great heart, I cried together with Meado,Toonie and Wiliamsom . River Deep Mountain High Rachel Daly bless her 🙌

Rachel has spoken about the lack of breaks on International football on interviews before. I disagree with the speculation about being a substitute had anything to do with her decision based on what she has said

After the world cup ended you could tell that Sarina was moving away from Rachel Daly. I am shocked that Rachel has stepped away from international duty, but I feel like this move will extend her club career. Rachel's contribution to the Lionesses has been immense. She will definitely be missed by the squad on and off the pitch....

I'm curious what Ruesha has to say about Rachel's retirement

I hope Sonia keeps the rest of the staff. They are just as influential in the success of the Chelsea women's team

Sonia Bompastor....Fantastic choice :0)

rach up front for arsenal or man utd they would be in a better position in the league

I think because she wasn’t playing for City or Arsenal she isn’t included in the first team.

What a player she is. Cant get rues song about her out of my head all day oh hey rachel daly

I'm surprised sonia chose to come to chelsea. She's Lyon through and through. I honestly thought it was desperate for chelsea to try and get her, but money talks. Chelsea will be staying on top of the league for years to come. As for Daly I think she saw that her being a sub and playing LB wasn't worth it anymore.

Lots of older players will leave chelsea in the summer. Replacements will be brought in. Best chelsea could do as the players wanted a woman

Attempt to list out England's top 5 performances since the Euros Final. The post Euros fuzzy glow has masked a pretty dire period in which England's best players, in stellar club form and Ballon D'Or listed, have had to dig out results, clinging on by their finger nails. Emma Hayes was co-commentary on some of the matches played in the run-up to the Euros and then in the Nations League. In both phases, she very diplomatically red flagged how teams would set-up to exploit England's vulnerabilities. Whereas Emma Hayes has been known to make first half substitutions when things aren't working ~ Sarina has resolutely stuck to her guns despite opposition teams having 'sussed' England out. In that setting, she hung Toone, Stanway & Russo & the backline out to dry ~ and the England keeper became England's best known player. Rachel Daly has effectively resigned because the situation is untenable. She's seemingly been reduced to a sharp shooting training partner for her fellow top 10 Ballon D'Or listed teamate, Mary Earps. There can be no Wendie Renard style player rebellion (seeing in the return of Le Sommer and Henry) because in contrast to the French Football Federation, the FA have invested heavily in the Lionesses. So, we lose Rachel Daly (see @davewright8206 post) when Euros qualification is at jeopody...but still get to see the brilliance of her elders Le Sommer, Popp and Hermoso.

I knew as soon as i saw daley had got a camper van type thing that she was done with international football haha just joking big loss for england

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I am not a fan of Emma Hayes far too opinionated on non football matters and think this latest farce with “male aggression” when it’s clear she is the aggressor taints her value as a manager

Bankrolled by Abramovich should have champions league on CV already, She was clueless in CL Final v Barcelona didn't know what to do making changes so quickly when conceding each goal,

and she dont appear as `toxic` as emma hayes