Jane Ross, a stalwart of Scottish women's football, has announced her retirement at the end of the season. The Rangers striker, aged 35, retires as the second-highest scorer in the history of the Scotland women's national team, with 62 goals in 151 appearances since her debut in 2009.

Ross's career spans 19 seasons across six clubs in three different countries. She has won multiple domestic honors with clubs like Glasgow City, Rangers, and Manchester City. Reflecting on her journey, Ross said, "I've loved my career, I've loved what I've done and it's been a dream come true to have achieved what I have. But the timing's right and I'm excited for the future and what comes next."

Her career began at Glasgow City, where she scored over 100 goals and secured three league titles and three cups. She then moved to Vittsjo GIK in Sweden, followed by a successful stint at Manchester City, where she won the Women's Super League, FA Cup, and League Cup. Ross also played for West Ham and Manchester United before returning to Scotland in 2021 to join Rangers, where she has since won a league title and four cups.

Ross could add to her impressive tally before her retirement, with Rangers still in contention for the SWPL title and the Scottish Cup final. Her hat-trick in last month's semi-final win against Aberdeen has set up a potential final career match at Hampden on 25 May, where Rangers will face her former club, Glasgow City.

Among her many achievements, Ross's header against Albania secured Scotland's place at the 2019 Women's World Cup, a moment she cherishes. "It's been such an incredible honour to play for Scotland and the memories I have throughout the years will be memories I treasure forever," she said.

Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta praised Ross's "fantastic career", stating, "What a legacy to leave behind. Jane has given so much to the game and the imprint that she leaves on the Scotland women's national team is undeniable - a true inspiration." Rangers boss Jo Potter also expressed her admiration, saying, "There is still so much to achieve together and hopefully as a club we can give Jane the send-off she deserves."