Charlton striker Hylton announces retirement

Danny Hylton scored one goal in 10 appearances at Charlton

Charlton Athletic striker Danny Hylton has announced his retirement from professional football and will continue his role as part of Nathan Jones' backroom staff.

The 36-year-old made 10 appearances for the Addicks after joining as player-coach in September.

The former Oxford United and Luton Town forward's only goal for Jones' side came in a 5-0 thumping of his former club Northampton Town in December.

"It's time to say goodbye to playing the beautiful game, a career I can now look back on and be immensely proud of," he said in a post on his LinkedIn page.

"Thank you to every club I have played for for allowing me to represent your club.

"Thank you to the fans for all your support, thank you to everyone that has been part of my journey."

Hylton began his career at Aldershot Town, where he scored 48 goals in 209 appearances before moving Rotherham United in 2013.

He made just two appearances for the Millers before moving to Oxford the following year, where he scored 30 goals in 101 games and helped the U's to League Two promotion in his second season.

Hylton enjoyed his most successful spell with Luton, spending six years with the Hatters and twice working under Jones.

He scored 62 goals in 170 appearances during a memorable era for the club as they rose from League Two to the Championship.

A two-year stint at Northampton brought no goals before his move to The Valley last year.