As she watched on, the player she had replaced sat on the bench with her eyes sparkling and mouthing "WOW" as she watched.
Ellen White summed up her career when she retired from football on Monday.
White's willingness to do everything for the team has made her a popular player.
White has done everything in her power to help her team-mates, whether that be taking a step back from the spotlight at Euro 2022, her relentless running off the ball during games to create space or close down opposition, or even putting herself forward for media duties as a senior.
She has faced criticism in the past but has always bounced back, commanding respect for her performances, while never faltering in her professionalism.
Two weeks before England play Austria and Luxembourg in their final World Cup qualification game, she retired. She was expected to break Wayne Rooney's all-time goal scoring record for England. White doesn't like records which she has.
She dedicated the record to her family after becoming the Lionesses' all-time top scorer. She wants to make them proud.
White is seen in the public eye as a very professional person. She has spoken of her pride in playing for her country.
White was once highlighted as one of the most progressive football players, willing to take on board any scientific advice which could positively affect her performances through diet, recovery and preparation.
White's move to Manchester City was influenced by a conversation she had with her friend and former teammate, Steph Houghton, about the club's culture.
She was part of the leadership group for this summer's Euro success because she was driven in her efforts and high in ambition.
White was a fun and playful character to friends and team-mates.
She was the first England player to take on the media at a basketball challenge in the team's hotel, and there were strong rumors that she had been practicing a lot. She joked before demolishing her opponent.
White became a household name with her 'goggle-eyes' celebration after finishing joint-top scorer at the World Cup.
As she competed in her sixth major tournament with England, her name was on the backs of many shirts.
She will be in the record books for her impressive goals tally in an England shirt, as well as the countless trophies she has won at club level during her career.
Her impact on the younger generation is likely to be seen by both fans and rising stars.
White has been a leader in the dressing room, a role model in training and a trustworthy friend.
White ran across to console Kelly after she suffered a devastating knee injury.
White spoke of her pride in Toone and Stanway after they scored their goals.
She embraced the young captain after England's historic win over Germany and was often described as a parent like figure to Lauren.
Her influence on the culture of England has been huge and her experience and leadership will leave a mark on Manchester City.
As White ends her career at the top of the game having achieved the one thing she wanted most, she will not be the only one who aspires to be that.
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