Manchester United defender Gary Neville announced his retirement from professional football on this day in 2011. Neville had made 602 appearances for United in a 19-year senior career and won 85 England caps. “I have been a Manchester United fan all my life and fulfilled every dream I’ve ever had,” said Neville, who was 35 at the time. Gary Neville captained Manchester United in his one-club career and played over 600 games for the Red Devils (Martin Rickett/PA)“I am disappointed that my playing days are at an end. Gary Neville (centre) lifts the Premier League trophy during his Manchester United career (Nick Potts/PA)He made his senior United debut in a UEFA Cup tie against Torpedo Moscow the following September.

Source: Express February 02, 2022 06:12 UTC