“It is exhausting to place into phrases simply how a lot this sport has given me,” Pearne-Webb stated.
“What began as a dream after I was simply eight years previous – to someday play for my nation on the Olympics – turned a journey that is been higher than something I might have imagined.
“One of many biggest honours has been main England and Nice Britain over the previous six years. Captaining this group at two Olympic Video games and a house Commonwealth Video games has been an immense privilege.
“Strolling the group out final summer season in Paris, in entrance of family and friends, was a very particular second and one I am going to always remember.”
Pearne-Webb amassed 274 mixed caps, together with appearances at three Olympic Video games.
5 years after scoring the gold medal-winning objective in Rio, Pearne-Webb captained GB to a different Olympic podium after they beat India 4-3 to win bronze in Tokyo.
One yr later she led England’s ladies to a primary Commonwealth Video games gold, beating Australia within the remaining in Birmingham.
Nice Britain reached the quarter-finals on the Paris Video games final yr, shedding to eventual champions the Netherlands.
“I am going to at all times be proud to have worn the shirt, and I am going to at all times be a supporter of the unbelievable gamers coming by way of,” stated Pearne-Webb.
“Hockey has proven me that something is feasible – and I am going to ceaselessly be glad about that.
“Thanks, hockey. It has been the honour of a lifetime.”
