Premier League into the Football League towards the end of their playing careers - others fancy a spell in a more tropical climate.
Former England internationals Daniel Sturridge and Jack Rodwell are just two of several former major top-flight players to have made the switch around the globe.
With former stars like Luis Garcia, William Gallas, Dwight Yorke, Damien Duff and Robbie Fowler having all played in Australia in the past - they have now been replace by a new cohort. Daily Star Sport has taken a look at seven of the most recognisable Englishman playing in the current A-League season, with Rodwell winning on his first start in the division on Friday morning.
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