Ryan Mason has been inundated with well-wishes on social media after being forced to retire at the age of 26.
The Hull midfielder, who suffered a fractured skull in January 2017 in a clash with Chelsea’s Gary Cahill, announced on Tuesday morning that, following expert medical advice, he was not able to continue his career.
Wishing @RyanMason good luck for the future. A top professional. Ryan gave an Inspirational talk to the players @HullCity this morning. https://t.co/lu6odA8PTI
— Nigel Adkins (@TheNigelAdkins) February 13, 2018
Mason, who started his career at Tottenham, and had loan stints at Yeovil, Doncaster, Millwall, Lorient and Swindon before joining the Tigers in summer 2016, won one England cap, against Italy in March 2015.
We'd like to wish the very best to @RyanMason, who has sadly announced his retirement from football.
Ryan made his #ThreeLions debut in our 2015 clash with Italy, having previously played for the #YoungLions at U19 and U20 level. pic.twitter.com/dcvPzFBmOz
— England (@England) February 13, 2018
Always #OneOfOurOwn, @RyanMason. pic.twitter.com/r9kBYiWGVo
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 13, 2018
So sad to hear of @RyanMason enforced retirement. I wish you all the best in whatever you decide to the future. Be strong and positive #spursfamily
— Ray Clemence (@RayClem1) February 13, 2018
So sorry to see the news on Ryan mason such a top man and a nice guy always be one of our own love to see him back at @SpursOfficial coaching @RyanMason
— Graham Roberts (@GrahamRoberts4) February 13, 2018
A real shame for an extremely talented footballer. Wish @RyanMason all the very best. https://t.co/zFu8LrjCrC
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 13, 2018
Everybody at Chelsea Football Club sends our best wishes to Ryan Mason following his retirement. Good luck in whatever you choose to do next, Ryan.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 13, 2018
Our thoughts are with @RyanMason who has made a difficult decision in announcing his retirement following a head injury in January 2017.
We wish Ryan and his family every success for the future. We are here to offer our full support, advice and guidance moving forward. pic.twitter.com/3qke2kMteK
— PFA (@PFA) February 13, 2018
Everyone at #STFC is truly gutted to hear the news of your retirement, @RyanMason.
We wish you the very best of luck for the future. pic.twitter.com/25ECfWAI1a
— Swindon Town FC (@Official_STFC) February 13, 2018
Not often we look back at goals conceded, but this was some hit!
Wishing you all the best for the future, @RyanMason.#SCFC 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/D3JLWhWZb2
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) February 13, 2018
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