King calls it quits

Tottenham Hotspur's injury-plagued defender Ledley King announced his retirement from the game on Thursday.
"Sadly my injuries and inability to train have now finally brought an end to my career." King told the Spurs website.
King, an elegant and assured centre back, has suffered with chronic knee problems which restricted his training and game time in recent seasons.
He made 323 first-team appearances since making his senior debut in 1999. He also won 21 caps for England.
Spurs said King, 31, will remain at the club in an ambassador role.

-- Reuters