Ashley Young announces retirement after 39 England caps and two league titles

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Ashley Young announces retirement after 39 England caps and two league titles.

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Ashley Young has announced he will hang up his boots when the current campaign concludes, bringing an end to a remarkable 23-year professional football career at the age of 40.The former Manchester United skipper revealed his decision in an emotional statement, confirming that his playing days will finish alongside Ipswich Town's season.Young has been absent from the pitch since January due to a persistent hip problem that has hampered his final campaign with the Tractor Boys.Despite the injury setback, the veteran defender remains determined to contribute to the club's promotion push in whatever capacity possible.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say In his statement, Young reflected on the privilege of achieving his childhood ambitions throughout his lengthy career."I am incredibly proud and fortunate to have achieved everything I have during my career," he said."It's not too often you sit and think about this while you are still in the game, but I have lived my dream during the last 23...

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