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Ashley Young played 36 games for Everton last season Ipswich Town have signed former England, Aston Villa and Manchester United full-back Ashley Young on a one-year deal. Young, who turned 40 earlier this month, was released by Everton at the end of last season. He has made 750 club appearances in a career which began with his debut for Watford in 2003. Young also won 39 caps for England. "Ashley has had a fantastic career and his achievements speak for themselves, " boss Kieran Mc Kenna told the club website. , external "He has maintained an extremely high level of professionalism and competitiveness through his career and he is still playing at a very good level. "We feel his leadership and experience will be valuable to the group this season and he is very hungry to contribute on and off the pitch. " Ipswich begin life back in the Championship with a visit to Birmingham City on Friday, 8 August. Latest Ipswich Town news, analysis and fan views Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Spain beat Germany to set up Euro 2025 final against England Late Stokes wicket and Pant's injury give England edge Liverpool sign striker Ekitike for initial £69m Inside the homes of three men who changed British life One of the most sought-after classic football shirts Coming soon: New drama written by Jimmy Mc Govern The inside story of the CIA continues 'Understated and intimate' - the view from Rashford unveiling Is it time for injury replacements in Test cricket? Kelly's extra-time goal gives England victory over Italy Video Kelly's extra-time goal gives England victory over Italy 'Kelly & Agyemang are this year's Russo & Toone' Wembley ball girl and bringing piano to Euros - Agyemang's journey Prem season to open with first Thursday night game Are Aston Martin dark horses to sign Verstappen? England fans celebrate Agyemang stoppage-time equaliser. Video England fans celebrate Agyemang stoppage-time equaliser Harmanpreet and Goud star as India beat England to secure ODI series. Video Harmanpreet and Goud star as India beat England to secure ODI series 'Rashford's Man Utd exit leaves unanswered questions' 'Historic' football regulator bill becomes law - what it means for fans What made playing with Bumrah unique - Pujara column 'Toppling Scheffler becomes the next objective for Mc Ilroy' 'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff. Video'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff 'We felt like Premier League footballers' - Jones relives 2005 Ashes Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.