Jonny Evans, hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, has decided to call time on his international football career. Throughout his notable career, Evans earned over a hundred caps for his country, with one of his key accomplishments being helping Northern Ireland reach the European Championships’ round of 16.
In 2006, before he made his debut for Manchester United’s senior team, Evans was already a significant part of the Northern Irish side. His first appearance saw Northern Irish triumph over Spain. During the Euros in 2016, where Northern Ireland successfully advanced to the knockout stage only to lose to Wales, Evans was a critical player, starting in every single match.
In addition to this, Evans played an instrumental role in Northern Ireland’s journey to the World Cup playoffs in 2017, but they narrowly lost to the Czech Republic.
Regarded by many as Northern Ireland’s top defender, Evans has carved out a reputation as one of the country’s best footballers. He agreed to a one-year contract extension with Manchester United, marking his second tenure with the club. This could possibly be his last year in professional football, and he will now devote his attention to club football.