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Alan Thompson has retired from football after a final season dogged by injury. He made just 26 appearances for Leeds United in two seaons, but it could have been much different - Leeds tried to sign the midfielder from Bolton in the late nineties but he chose Aston Villa. He went on to win an England cap and later many trophies at Celtic.

“I’ve had a good career but I’ve decided to call it a day,” said Alan, “I’ll take a bit of time out but I’d like to stay in the game. The high point was playing for England but I’ve got plenty of good memories.”

“It’s been enjoyable. I had hoped to have played more of a part (at Leeds) and it was disappointing to finish on a low at Wembley on Sunday.”