"I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to
continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the
highest level.
"If
you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my
boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country
over one hundred times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world,
I would have told you it was a fantasy.
"I'm
fortunate to have realised those dreams.
"To
this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country. I knew
every time I wore the Three Lions shirt, I was not only following in a long
line of great players, I was also representing every fan that cared
passionately about their country.
"I'm
honoured to represent England both on and off the pitch.
"I
wouldn't have achieved what I have done today without my family. I'm grateful
for my parents' sacrifice, which made me realise my dreams.
"I
owe everything to Victoria and the kids, who have given me the inspiration and
support to play at the highest level for such a long period. I also want to
thank Simon Fuller and his team for their continued support.
"I
want to thank all my teammates, the great managers that I had the pleasure of
learning from. I also want to thank the fans who have all supported me and
given me the strength to succeed.
"Nothing
will ever completely replace playing the game I love, however I feel like I'm
starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead.
"I'm
fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I
feel it's my time to give back."
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