BBC · Jun 25, 2025
Lallana retires after 'shining career' - analysis
Expert view bannerImage caption, Adam Lallana has announced his retirement from playing and has taken up a coaching role at SouthamptonWhat can I say about Adam?
Having worked with him at the start of his career for eight years and at the very end of his playing career, I know one thing for sure - he worked hard to make the most of every bit of ability he had and I think he's the most laser-focussed, determined player I know.
His languid, silky playing style belied how seriously he took himself, his career and the game.
We expect his sort of drive from big vocal captain-style centre-halves, but not necessarily from a winger who skips past players and looks will o' the wisp.