Former England goalkeeper Rob Green has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39.
Green was part of the Chelsea squad that celebrated winning the Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku this week.
The goalkeeper started the 2010 World Cup as England s first choice between the posts but was dropped after making an error against the United States in the Three Lions tournament opener.
Green joined Chelsea on a free transfer last year after leaving Huddersfield Town but did not make a competitive appearance for the Blues.
Following an incredible evening in Baku on Wednesday and after a 23-year career spanning three decades, I ve decided that now is the right time to announce my retirement from professional football, Green said in a statem…