Leicester goalkeeper Alex Smithies forced to retire due to injury

Smithies, 33, played nearly 500 senior games for Huddersfield, QPR and Cardiff during a 17-year playing career.

He joined Leicester in August 2022 but did not make a senior appearance for the Foxes.

“Alex Smithies has left Leicester City after announcing his retirement from the professional game,” a club statement read.

“Leicester City would like to place on record our appreciation to Alex and offer him and his family our best wishes for the future.”