Former Man United and England star Ashley Young announces retirement

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Ashley Young, the former Manchester United and England star, has announced his retirement at the age of 40 after a 23-year professional career. He played for several clubs, including Watford, Aston Villa, and Inter Milan.

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Ashley Young announced his retirement at 40 years old
He had a 23-year professional football career
Young earned 39 caps for the England national team
He played for clubs including Manchester United and Inter Milan
Young made 15 appearances for Ipswich this season

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Ashley Young has announced his retirement (PA Archive)

Former Manchester United and England star Ashley Young has announced his retirement after a distinguished 23-year professional career.

The 40-year-old, who earned 39 England caps, played for Watford, Aston Villa, Everton, Inter Milan, and most recently, Ipswich, where he made 15 appearances this season for the Championship promotion-chasers.

Writing on Instagram, Young reflected on his extensive journey: "From Sefton Road to Vicarage Road to Villa Park to Wembley to Old Trafford to San Siro back to Villa Park to Goodison Park and finally to Portman Road. It’s been some journey that I only dreamt of as a boy!

“But with this dream there has to be an ending and Saturday might be the last game of my professional career – 23 years and OUT!"

England replied to his post with "congratulations on a fantastic career", while former Manchester United team-mate David De Gea added "what a career".