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Paul Robinson retires from football after struggling with back problem

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Ex-England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has retired from the game, his former club Burnley have announced.

Robinson, 37, made 375 top-flight appearances for Leeds, Tottenham, Blackburn and Burnley, as well as featuring for England on 41 occasions.

He signed a new one-year deal at Turf Moor last summer and Burnley have confirmed that he has now decided to call time on his career after struggling with a back injury.

Robinson told Burnley's official website: "Unfortunately, my back problem returned towards the end of last season and has prevented me being ready for the start of the new season.