Peter Crouch retires from football after 20 year career: ‘Our wonderful game has given me everything’

Peter Crouch has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect.

The former Liverpool, Tottenham and England star, who spent the second half of last season at Premier League club Burnley, hangs up his boots after a career spanning more than 20 years.

“After a lot of deliberation this summer I have decided to retire from football,” the 38-year-old wrote on Twitter.

“Our wonderful game has given me everything. I’m so thankful to everyone who helped me get there and to help me stay there for so long.

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