“It is exhausting to place into phrases simply how a lot this sport has given me,” Pearne-Webb mentioned.
“What began as a dream after I was simply eight years previous – to at some point play for my nation on the Olympics – grew to become a journey that is been larger than something I may have imagined.
“One of many biggest honours has been main England and Nice Britain over the previous six years. Captaining this workforce at two Olympic Video games and a house Commonwealth Video games has been an immense privilege.
“Strolling the workforce out final summer time 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 aim in Rio, Pearne-Webb captained GB to a different Olympic podium after they beat India 4-3 to win bronze in Tokyo.
One 12 months later she led England’s girls to a primary Commonwealth Video games gold, beating Australia within the ultimate in Birmingham.
Nice Britain reached the quarter-finals on the Paris Video games final 12 months, shedding to eventual champions the Netherlands.
“I am going to all the time be proud to have worn the shirt, and I am going to all the time be a supporter of the unbelievable gamers coming by way of,” mentioned Pearne-Webb.
“Hockey has proven me that something is feasible – and I am going to without end be grateful for that.
“Thanks, hockey. It has been the honour of a lifetime.”
