Ashley, who signed for Town in the summer of 2025 on a one-year deal, has spent the vast majority of his career in the Premier League with the likes of Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Everton.

He has made more than 750 career club appearances to date, scoring 88 goals, and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League during his time at Old Trafford. Now a wide midfielder or full-back, Ashley also won a Serie A title during a spell in Italy with Inter Milan.

He made his England debut against Austria in November 2007 and won a total of 39 caps for his country, scoring seven goals.