Peter Crouch retires from football at the age of 38

Former England striker Peter Crouch announced his retirement at the age of 38.

"If you told me at the age of 17, I will participate in the World Cup, participate in the UEFA Champions League final, win the FA Cup and get 100 Premier League goals, I will avoid you at all costs. This is an absolute dream. come true.

Peter Crouch retires from football at the age of 38

Crouch scored 108 top goals in 468 appearances in seven different clubs and also recorded 51 top goals in Premier League history. He participated in the 2006 World Cup and scored England's first goal in the 2-0 group match against Trinidad and Tobago. He was also selected for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

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The former England striker Alan Hiller wrote on Twitter: "Congratulations to the big man, brilliant career and good luck." The current England player Harry Maguire and Crouch in the Stokes teammate Jack Brand also pays tribute to him. Maguire wrote: "Unbelievable career. Enjoy retirement." Butland added: "In the next stage of your career, you can play a locker room with you and share a better with you. s Choice."

Crouch released a book last year - "How to become a football player" - and still worked in the media.

Crouch had won the FA Cup with Liverpool and helped them enter the final of the 2007 UEFA Champions League. He added that he is eager to spend more time with his family and has recently had a room with his wife, Abigail Rancy. Children.The 6-foot-7 forward made his Premier League debut in 2000 with QPR and continued to play for nine clubs, including Liverpool, Portsmouth, Tottenham and Stoke, followed by the second half of last season. Pass in Burnley.

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The first team of Crouch in the England team played against Colombia in May 2005. He played 42 times for the three Lions and scored 22 goals.

Crouch said in a statement on Twitter: "After much deliberation this summer, I decided to leave football, our wonderful game gave me everything, I am very grateful to help me get there and help me stay there for a long time.