HULL’S England midfielder Ryan Mason announced his retirement from playing today after failing to recover from the fractured skull he suffered in January 2017.

The 26-year-old was involved in a sickening clash of heads with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill at Stamford Bridge in January 2017 and has not played since.

“I can confirm that following specialist medical advice I am having to retire from playing professional football,” Mason said in a statement released today.