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Walsall defender Stephen Ward announces his retirement from football

Walsall v Crystal Palace – Pre Season Friendly – Banks’s Stadium
(Image credit: Morgan Harlow)

Walsall defender Stephen Ward has announced his decision to retire from professional football.

The 36-year-old made his name at Wolves before moving to Burnley in 2014.

Ward also had stints at Stoke and Ipswich and was capped 50 times for the Republic of Ireland, featuring in two European Championships for his country.