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Jill Scott confirmed for I'm A Celebrity as England Lionesses hero lands in Australia

Jill Scott looks like a dead cert for I'm A Celebrity after the England Lionesses star touched down in Australia on Thursday.

Sunderland born footballer Jill is still basking in the glory of being in the England women's side which won the European Championships at Wembley at the start of August, courtesy of Chloe Kelly's extra time winner. After the team's historic victory, Jill announced her retirement from international football on Twitter, in a post which read: "Right, we're not crying. I promised myself. "I'm retiring from football. And I'm leaving with a gold medal swinging from my neck. This is my farewell with @TPTFootball."

Her retirement post sparked a huge reaction from fellow players and fans alike, who are sure to be delighted by the fact that she'll now be starring in one of TV's biggest shows. Well tipped to be on the I'm A Celebrity line-up, Jill was snapped walking through arrivals at Brisbane Airport on Thursday, following in the footsteps of Chris Moyles, Olivia Attwood, Sue Cleaver and Owen Warner, who have also landed Down Under,. as well as I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec.

READ MORE: I'm A Celebrity line-up rumours as first stars land in Australia

On Wednesday, the presenters shared the news that the new series will officially start on Sunday, November 6, with a 105 minute long extended first episode. Other famous faces tipped to be going into the I'm a Celebrity jungle this year, include music icon Boy George, Loose Women host Charlene White and Mike Tindall.

I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here 2022. - Celebrity Arrivals at Brisbane Airport, Australia. England footballer Jill Scott (Tim Merry / Daily Star)

Speaking about the Jill's rumoured appearance on I'm A Celebrity, a source said: "It was always rumoured that ITV wanted one of the team in the jungle and Jill is a natural choice."

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