London, April 30 -- Former England international Ashley Young has announced he is retiring from playing at the age of 40.
Young started out at Watford before going on to play for Aston Villa, Manchester United, Inter Milan and Everton, starting as a winger before becoming a full-back.
He ends his career at Ipswich Town, having joined the Portman Road club on a one-year deal in July 2025 after being released by Everton.
Young made his England debut in November 2007 and won 39 caps for the national team, scoring seven goals, according to BBC sport.
"It's been some journey that I only dreamt of as a boy," Young wrote on social media on Thursday.
"But with this dream there has to be an ending and Saturday might be the last game of my profe...