Ex-West Brom and Scotland forward Phillips retires

[Getty Images]Former West Bromwich Albion and Scotland forward Matt Phillips has announced his retirement from professional football.The 35-year-old made 238 league appearances for the Baggies, scoring 28 goals during an eight-year stay at The Hawthorns which included three seasons in the Premier League.Phillips started his career with Wycombe Wanderers before joining Blackpool and then QPR in 2013. He cost Albion £5.5m in 2016.He made his Scotland debut in a 5-1 friendly win over the USA