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Premier League record appearance holder Gareth Barry waves goodbye to football

Premier League record appearance holder Gareth Barry waves goodbye to football — Gareth Barry has retired from football (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020 - 13:44

Andy Hampson, PA

Former England, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Everton midfielder Gareth Barry has retired from football.

The 39-year-old, who has spent the last three years at West Brom, made a record 653 appearances in the Premier League and earned 53 England caps.

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