Jen Beattie, has announced her retirement from international duty with Scotland.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 11: Jen Beattie, Christy Louise Grimshaw and Sophie Howard of Scotland look dejected after missing out on qualification for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup after defeat during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup play-off round 2 match between Scotland and Republic of Ireland at Hampden Park on October 11, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 11: Jen Beattie, Christy Louise Grimshaw and Sophie Howard of Scotland look dejected after missing out on qualification for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeat during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off round 2 match between Scotland and Republic of Ireland at Hampden Park on October 11, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

With 144 caps for her country, Jen Beattie was an integral part of the international set-up for well over a decade.

She confirmed she will be stepping down from international football with immediate effect on Friday morning.

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Beattie’s impressive international career includes 23 goals scored and her key role in helping Scotland qualify for their first major tournaments, Euro 2017 and the Women’s World Cup 2019 in France.

Though she missed out on the Euros due to injury, she played every minute of the World Cup qualification campaign and scored Scotland’s second goal in their final group game against Argentina.

“Representing Scotland has been an absolute honour and a dream come true,” Beattie said via a statement on Scotland’s official website.

“Thank you so much to every single staff member and player that has made my experiences so memorable and enjoyable. I’ve made friends for life.

“I’ve been a part of the national team for almost half of my life and it’s been incredible to contribute to the growth of the game.

“I look forward to supporting Scotland from the stands and I wish Pedro and the team all the best for the future.”

Scotland Women’s National Team Head Coach and former Arsenal boss Pedro Martinez Losa: “Jen’s contribution to the women’s game in Scotland deserves the highest recognition and it has been a privilege to work with her.

“Her exemplary professionalism is an inspiration and she is a wonderful example of the
determination, talent and dedication required to make it to the top of the women’s game.

“On behalf of everyone involved in women’s football in Scotland, I’d like to thank Jen for everything she has done for the game. It’s been a pleasure to work with her and the legacy she leaves behind will be long lasting.

“This is not a goodbye but the start of a new chapter in her career, one in which she can always count on my support.”