Ireland international Harriet Scott steps away from football to become doctor

Scott was listed as one of the three training players for the Irish WNT's World Cup campaign in Australia

DOCTOR SCOTT: Harriet Scott during a Republic of Ireland training session at Dorrien Gardens in Perth, Australia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland international Harriet Scott has made the decision to step away from football, her club Birmingham City have announced.

The defender has spent the last five years studying medicine at Keele University, while also fulfilling her duties of being a professional footballer at Birmingham City.