Shearer: It's all over

Newcastle captain Alan Shearer admits his career has been ended by a knee injury sustained during Monday’s 4-1 win at Sunderland.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2006 - 09:36

Newcastle captain Alan Shearer admits his career has been ended by a knee injury sustained during Monday’s 4-1 win at Sunderland.

The former England striker had planned to retire at the end of the season but will miss Newcastle’s last three league games due to a medial ligament tear.

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