"The teams I played for during the rest of my playing career and the amazing medical teams I worked with always ensured my training was tailored to manage the condition and the pain during the week, so I was ready to play in matches," she added.Following her stint at Boston Breakers, Alex returned to Arsenal for a third spell and went on to represent England in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.The former athlete went on to add that her diagnosis of osteoarthritis had nothing to do with her decision to retire in 2017, explaining that she wanted to start a new chapter of her sporting career.Alex said: "My decision to retire came down to me feeling like the time was right to try something new."I knew I wanted to go into broadcasting and was.
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