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Leon Britton admits he considered retiring before helping Swansea stave off relegation last season

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Leon Britton has revealed he considered retirement before helping Swansea stay in the Premier League last season.

Club captain Britton's future looked bleak when Paul Clement overlooked the 34-year-old veteran during the first few months of his tenure.

But Britton got his chance with Swansea in dire relegation straits and the midfielder played a huge role, with 13 points from the last five games keeping the Welsh club in the top flight.

Swansea captain Leon Britton was integral to keeping the side in the Premier League last year
Swansea captain Leon Britton was integral to keeping the side in the Premier League last year

Britton subsequently signed a new one-year contract in June with the option of another 12 months, but admits he felt his time at Swansea was close to an end after playing over 520 games.