Former Tottenham goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman announced his retirement from football to pursue a career as a film director and photographer.

Whiteman, 27, joined Spurs aged 10 and spent 16 years at the club until his contract ended last summer.

In that time, he made just one appearance for the first team, replacing Joe Hart after 82 minutes in a Europa League victory over Ludogorets on 5 November 2020.

Having been part of the squad that won the Europa League last season, Whiteman retires with a European winner's medal.

He was a mascot for Tottenham aged six, before joining the club four years later.

Whiteman spent 18 months on loan at Swedish outfit Degerfors between August 2021 and December 2022, making 34 appearances in the Allsvenskan.

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