Former England midfielder Lallana retires
Former England midfielder Adam Lallana has retired from playing at the age of 37.
Lallana, who won 34 caps for his country, returned to Southampton last season after making his name in his first spell there.
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He joined Liverpool from Saints for £25m in 2014 and went on to win the Premier League and Champions League.
"As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride," Lallana said on his social media accounts.
"Southampton… the place where it all started, and fittingly where it ends. It's the club I ultimately owe everything to."
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