Jill Scott on I'm A Celebrity: Who is the former footballer taking on the critters in the Aussie rainforest?

After a hugely successful summer which capped off an incredible career, Sunderland-born Jill Scott has returned to the public eye joining this year’s cast of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here.

Born and raised in Sunderland, the former footballer was part of the historic England team who won the UEFA Women’s European Championships this year.

Here’s everything you need to know about Jill Scott ...

Where is Jill Scott from?

Scott was born in Sunderland and went to Monkwearmouth Academy in Seaburn.

When did Jill Scott retire from football?

Scott only retired from playing in August 2022 but is now in front of the TV cameras again just months after her announcement.

What clubs has Jill Scott played for?

The 35 year-old started her career playing for Sunderland in 2004 after starting at the grassroots level for Boldon Girls. She then moved to Everton in 2006 before making the short trip to a hugely successful Manchester City in 2013, where she remained until the end of her career this year.

During her time in Manchester, Scott also spent two loan spells at Everton and Aston Villa.

She has won four FA Cups as well as the top league cup in England on four occasions. Scott was also part of the Manchester City team which won the Women’s Super League in 2016.

How many England caps has Jill Scott received?

With 161 caps, Jill Scott is the second most-capped England player in history across men and women. She made her debut for the senior squad back in 2006 after captaining the Under 19s team for over a year and became a familiar face in the team quickly, making the 2007 World Cup team a year later.

Over the 161 appearances Scott created some memorable moments, scoring the winning goal against the Netherlands in the EURO 2009 semi-final and one of the goals to secure England’s place at the 2019 World Cup. Those are just two of the 27 international goals to her name.

Did Jill Scott play for England in the EURO 2022 final?

Scott was included in the 23 player squad who won the European Championships this summer at Wembley Stadium. She came on as a substitute during the final, marking her final England appearance with the final trophy of her career. She did not start any games during the tournament, only coming on as a substitute in four games during the summer. These came in the group game against Norway, the quarter-final against Spain, the semi-final against Sweden and the final at Wembley.

What is Jill Scott doing after her retirement?

Away from her TV appearances on I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, Jill Scott owns a Manchester coffee shop named Boxx2Boxx Coffee alongside her partner Shelly Unitt. Named after Scott’s midfield role, the shop opened in 2021 and Scott returned to work there straight after her EURO 2022 win this summer. It can be found to the south of the city in the Wythenshawe area.