Former England international Scott Parker has retired from football at the age of 36, reports Sky Sports.

Parker, who won the Football Writers' Player of the Year award in the 2010/11 season, has spent almost 19 years playing at a professional level which included spells at Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle.

Following a final spell at Championship side Fulham, Parker - who has also previously captained England - has called time on his playing career, while confirming an announcement on his future endeavours will be made soon.

"The decision to retire has not been an easy one for me but having thought long and hard over it, and having discussed it with those closest to me, I believe that now is the right time to move on to the next chapter in my life and career."