Norwich defender Darel Russell is hoping veteran striker Dion Dublin will rethink his decision to retire - and carry on playing until he is 40.Dublin, 38, made the 726th appearance of his career in Saturday's goalless draw with Leicester after announcing his intention to hang up his boots at the end of the season.

Russell believes Dublin will be sorely missed and he told the Eastern Daily Press: "I keep saying to him, 'what is the point of hanging up at 39?' He might as well do it at a round figure of 40, that would make more sense for me.

"It is almost like getting to 99 appearances and not making that 100. I have said to him to continue until he is 40, but I think his missus is looking forward to him coming home now and it's well deserved.

"If he hangs up his boots it has been a fantastic career for him and will obviously be a loss for us. He has given his all to the game over the years and he is a great ambassador for the game."

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