Ex-England striker Lambert retires from football

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Former England striker Rickie Lambert has announced his retirement from football.

The 35-year-old ex-Southampton, Liverpool and West Brom forward has been without a club since leaving Cardiff City by mutual consent in July.

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Lambert scored three goals in 11 appearances for England and came on as a substitute at the 2014 World Cup.

"I feel lucky to have been involved in this sport for as long as I have," he said.

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More to follow.

Source: bbc.com