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Aaron Lennon retires: Former England winger says 'the time is right'

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Former England winger Aaron Lennon has retired at the age of 35.

Lennon began his career at Leeds United and spent 10 years with Tottenham before spells at Everton, Burnley and Turkish side Kayserispor.

He won 21 England caps and played at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.

"I've finally decided that the time is right to hang my boots up," he said. "Having weighed up my options, I didn't feel any were right for me and my young family."

Lennon, who played for Burnley either side of a stint at Kayserispor, left the Clarets when his contract expired this summer.