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Former West Brom, Birmingham City and Derby County defender Curtis Davies has announced his retirement at the age of 39, as per his X account.

The centre-back has decided to call time on his playing career following the end of last season. He spent the past campaign in League One with Cheltenham Town.

Davies, who made three caps for the Sierra Leone national team, made 677 appearances in all competitions.

He has now hung up his boots and has posted on X: “The day has finally come. After much deliberation over the last few months, I have decided to retire from football. Growing up as a kid I simply wanted to be a footballer. So to have been able to play and score at Wembley, play in the Premier League and represent both England U21 and Sierra Leone during my 23 years truly was a dream come true. There have been plenty of ups and maybe even more downs, but all combined it made my journey a very special one.

“I’d like to thank all my team mates, managers, coaches and the fans I’ve had the pleasure of being amongst throughout the years. Also the kit men, tea ladies, canteen staff, media teams, secretaries, groundsmen…EVERYONE that took me into their family at each club.

“But the biggest thanks has to go to my family. My dad gave me the support, grounding and foundation to believe in my abilities whilst also being my own harshest critic. My wife and kids unwavering support made the dark times brighter and made the good times even better.”