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James McArthur retires: Ex-Scotland, Hamilton, Crystal Palace & Wigan player ends career

Former Scotland midfielder James McArthur has retired at the age of 35.

McArthur, who scored four times in 32 Scotland caps, left Crystal Palace at the end of last season after 253 games in nine years for the Eagles.

McArthur made his debut for Hamilton Academical in 2005 and joined Wigan Athletic five years later, winning the FA Cup with the Latics in 2013.

"After 18 years of playing professional football, the game I love, today I am announcing my retirement," he said.

"After playing for three amazing clubs in Hamilton, Wigan and Crystal Palace, and representing my country, I can only look back on the past 18 years with immense pride," he wrote on social media.