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Steven Railston

David de Gea sends message to Manchester United goalkeeper after shock early retirement

David de Gea has sent a message of support to Paul Woolston after the Manchester United youngster was forced into early retirement.

United officially confirmed the goalkeeper's retirement from football aged just 23 on Wednesday afternoon. Woolston's decision to retire comes after two operations and a lengthy rehabilitation period, which sadly forced his hand.

Woolston joined United in 2018 after impressing scouts playing for Newcastle's academy and he represented England up to Under-18s level, travelling to the U17 European Championship and U17 World Cup with his country. Woolston was also a regular for United's U23s during his time in Manchester and he regularly trained with the first team, learning alongside No.1 David de Gea.

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