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Former England and Tottenham star Aaron Lennon announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 35 after failing to secure a contract in the summer after leaving Championship side Burnley

Aaron Lennon has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35.

Having failed to attract a contract since the end of his deal at Burnley last summer, the former England international has made the decision to bring the curtain down on his professional career.

Making his professional debut in 2003, Lennon spent 19 years as a professional and appeared 21 times for England between 2006 and 2013.

Aaron Lennon has called an end on a 19-year professional career after leaving Burnley

Lennon took to Twitter to share his statement, saying: 'I have finally decided that time is right to hang my boots up.