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Rose Reilly was a prolific striker whose career spanned both club and international football. After representing Scotland, she was banned by the Scottish FA and later went on to play for the Italy women’s national team for several years during her playing career.

The programme Rose Reilly is a single‑episode feature that centres on the life and footballing career of the former striker Rose Reilly. It presents her story as a distinct narrative within the broader genre of sports‑focused episodes, offering viewers a concise look at her personal and professional journey. The core of the episode follows Reilly’s time representing Scotland, detailing her contributions on the pitch before the Scottish Football Association imposed a ban that halted her involvement with the national side. After that decision, the programme shifts to her subsequent decision to play for the Italian national team, outlining how she continued her international career under a different flag. In addition to charting the transition from Scotland to Italy, the episode highlights the broader implications of the SFA’s ban on Reilly’s career trajectory. By tracing her move to the Italian squad, the programme illustrates how she navigated the challenges posed by the prohibition and maintained her status as a striker at the highest level of women's football. Throughout, the focus remains on the factual milestones of her playing history, offering a clear and straightforward account of her experiences with both national teams.