Ashley Young: Life begins at 40

Ashley Young celebrates his 40th birthday on 9 July – but says he has no plans to retire despite being released by Everton.

Full-back Young has spent most of his career playing in the Premier League for Watford, Aston Villa and Manchester United, while he also enjoyed a stint in Italy with Inter Milan, before joining the Toffees in 2023.

‘I just want to continue playing, however that may look, however that may seem, I’m not ready to retire.” 

The veteran of 485 Premier League appearances has been linked with Championship newcomers Wrexham external 

Did you know? Ashley Young has scored 50 Premier League goals – 49 with his right-foot – while he has hit the woodwork 17 times.