ADAM LALLANA has announced his retirement from football after a near two-decade career.
The Southampton midfielder, 37, returned to his boyhood club last season.
Adam Lallana has announced his retirement from football[/caption]
The 37-year-old won 34 caps for England[/caption]
He became a Champions League winner with Liverpool[/caption]
Lallana took temporary charge of the Saints following the dismissal of Ivan Juric in April.
The 37-year-old former England star announced his decision to retire on in an emotional Instagram post.
He wrote: “Since making my professional debut in 2006, I realise I’ve been blessed to live the dream that millions of people share.
“Southampton… the place where it all started, and fittingly where it ends.
“It’s the club I ultimately owe everything to.
“[To] England… every single cap meant the world to me.
“Representing my country was the greatest honour. I’m proud of the playing career I’ve had and have no regrets about any of it.
“I embrace all the highs and all the lows as they’ve shaped me into who I am.
“To everyone who made the journey so special, the staff at each club and organisation, the managers and coaches, my teammates, and of course the supporters – thank you.
“But most of all, to my own team… my family. My wife Emily, our amazing sons, my mum, dad and sister, thank you for putting up with me and being in my corner through it all.
“I’m excited for whatever the future brings.”
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