Former England defender Young to retire aged 40
Former England defender Ashley Young has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40, concluding a 23-year career that included stints at clubs such as Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Aston Villa. He will end his playing days at Ipswich Town, where he joined in 2025 after leaving Everton. Young, who earned 39 caps for England, cited physical demands and personal timing as factors in his decision to retire on his own terms.
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