Soccer-Evans says he considered retirement before Man Utd return

FILE PHOTO-Soccer Football - Pre Season Friendly - Manchester United v Olympique Lyonnais - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - July 19, 2023 Manchester United's Jonny Evans applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo

(Reuters) - Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans said he faced the possibility that his career was coming to an end last year due to a succession of injuries before he was handed a lifeline by his former club Manchester United.

Evans struggled with calf injuries at Leicester City and was released by the club at the end of last season after their Premier League relegation.