Lewington stays with Dons in development role
Lewington began his playing career with Wimbledon FC and stayed with them when they made the move to Milton Keynes in 2004.Lewington was involved in many of the club's biggest moments, winning the EFL Trophy at Wembley in 2008, beating Manchester United 4-0 in the League Cup in 2014 and winning promotion to the Championship in 2015.His final appearance as a player came as a late substitute in their season-ending game away to Swindon Town on 3 May.
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