Spurs captain Bethany England bids tearful farewell to fans as she confirms exit

• Former Lionesses forward will depart this summer

• England, 31, has seven WSL goals this season

Bethany England, the Tottenham captain, is to leave at the end of this season, the striker has confirmed in a tearful video message published by the club.

It is understood it was the club’s decision not to renew the 31-year-old’s contract as they seek to evolve their squad with younger players and multiple sources have emphasised that Tottenham are expected to be aggressive and highly ambitious in the transfer market.