Manchester United defender Jonny Evans admits retirement was on his mind over the summer.
Released by Leicester City, Evans began training with former club United to stay fit, but eventually turned that stint into a one-year contract.
He said, "I think I went through a stage last year where you start thinking 'maybe this is it coming to an end'.
"So there is no doubt that I did have those thoughts at times. I couldn't get over the injuries and, every time I came back, I was breaking down.
"I had a lot of people say 'there's no way you're close to finishing', but you have to prove that to yourself and I feel I've been able to do that.
"I've trained a lot, getting all that behind me, completing matches. Every time you complete a match, you think there's another one down.
"Sometimes you're having to confirm that to yourself and I've been pleased I've been able to go through that process. I feel I'm in a good place."
