Ex-England and Liverpool star announces retirement at 34 and immediately begins new role

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SportFootballLiverpool FCThis former Liverpool and England midfielder has retired from playing and immediately taken charge of UAE club Arabian Falcons at the age of 34Former Liverpool and Premier League midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has confirmed his retirement from professional football. The midfielder spoke candidly about his choice to swap England for the UAE last year, revealing he was seeking a "fresh start" after feeling disconnected from the current climate in the UK."I've had my time," he said.

"I'm happy and content. I'm just at the stage now where I want to enjoy football.

It's about waking up, enjoying what I do and spending time with my family."If I'm honest, I don't want my children growing up in England any more. We're very lucky that we lived in a nice part of the UK but where I'm from, originally, you can't have nice things in my opinion."I'd never wear a watch in London any more.