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Martyn Waghorn: Former Derby, Leicester and Rangers forward retires

Former Derby County forward Martyn Waghorn has announced his retirement from football, aged 35.

Waghorn began his career at local club Sunderland before permanent spells at Leicester City, Wigan Athletic, Ipswich Town, Coventry City as well as two years in Scotland at Rangers, England Under-21s and a number of loan clubs.

In a much-travelled career, his last club was Northampton Town for whom he played eight games before Christmas.

"I am proud to have worn the shirt of every one of these great clubs," he said in a post on X, external.