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Joleon Lescott waiting for right call to continue playing career

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Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott told Goals on Sunday that he is keen to return to football.

Joleon Lescott admits he is waiting for the phone to ring in a bid to extend his playing career. 

The former Everton and Manchester City defender is without a club after leaving Sunderland at the end of last season and trained with non-league side AFC Telford at the end of 2017.

The 35-year-old told Goals on Sunday he would consider any offer if it was right for him and his family, suggesting he could play up front for a Sunday league side.

When asked if he will play again, the former England man said: "I don't know! It depends if the phone rings.

"I'm training still, I like to keep fit, I don't find it difficult to do that - it's an enjoyable part of it.

"With my experience, I could be ready to play with a month's training - I would need to do extra to get up to speed, but I don't think the hunger ever goes. The legs go before that, but the desire stays and I enjoy it."

When asked whether he would be prepared to drop below the Championship to continue his career, he said: "It would have to be the right opportunity and fit the right aspects of my life.

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"I made the decision later in my career to keep the family where they are, so Manchester way. I could play up front in the Sunday league I reckon."

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