Former England defender Ashley Young has announced he is retiring from playing at the age of 40.
Young who made the announcement today via his social media accounts said his last game will be on Sunday.
“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! To be continued…. “
Young started out at Watford before going on to play for Aston Villa, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Aston Villa and Everton.
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.
