Former England striker Peter Crouch on Friday announced his retirement from football at the age of 38 after two decades as a professional. The much-travelled Crouch, who spent the second half of last season at Burnley, made his English league debut in 2000 at QPR and also played for Liverpool, Tottenham and Stoke.

Former England striker Peter Crouch announces retirement

Pele and Gordon Banks will forever be connected by the save of the century in Mexico in 1970, and the Brazilian legend explained exactly why on Tuesday as he paid tribute to a "fine human being" and "a goalkeeper with magic.

Pele pays tribute to goalkeeping magic of 'blue phantom' Gordon Banks

Stoke City have appointed Luton Town coach Nathan Jones as their new manager after the sacking of Gary Rowett, the Championship club (tier-two) said on Wednesday.

Stoke City appoint Luton boss Nathan Jones as new manager

Stoke City have sacked manager Gary Rowett with immediate effect after eight months in charge, the English Championship (second-tier) club announced on Tuesday. The decision comes from the Stoke hierarchy after a run of one win in six matches across all competitions.

Gary Rowett sacked by Stoke City after poor run of results

Stoke City were relegated from the Premier League on Saturday after their dismal season culminated in them giving up a first-half lead against Crystal Palace before succumbing to a deserved 2-1 defeat

Stoke City relegated from Premier League after 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace

Liverpool's hopes of virtually securing a top-four Premier League spot were frustrated by a battling Stoke City side who restricted the usually free-scoring Reds to a goalless draw at Anfield on Saturday

EPL: Liverpool frustrated; Southampton and Palace boost survival chances

They are now 13 points clear at the top of the table

EPL: Chelsea keep on keeping on, beat Stoke City 2-1

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