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Manchester United Centre-Back Jonny Evans Retires from International Football
Jonny Evans, the 36-year-old Manchester United defender, has announced his retirement from international football. Evans, who returned to Manchester United from Leicester City two seasons ago, has been a cornerstone of Northern Ireland’s defense since making his debut in 2006.
Over an 18-year international career, Evans earned 107 caps for Northern Ireland. In his retirement statement, he expressed gratitude for the support of fans and highlighted his career’s pinnacle as Northern Ireland’s participation in the UEFA Euro 2016. Evans described the experience of representing his country and the fans’ unwavering support as the greatest honor of his career.