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VIDEO: Goalkeepers unite in touching tribute to Wolves' Carl Ikeme

Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme announced his retirement this week, and notable goalkeepers and other faces have paid tribute to the stopper in a touching video.

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Famous goalkeepers around the world have paid tribute to Ikeme (Photos: PA/AMA)

Tweeted via Wolves' social media channel, famous goalkeepers including David Seaman, Iker Casillas, Peter Schmeichel and Joe Hart are all seen taking part in the iconic 'one Carl Ikeme' chant, sang regularly at Molineux and up and down the country last season.

Wolves boss Nuno and former manager and goalkeeper Walter Zenga are also included, whilst Rui Patricio, Harry Burgoyne, Jack Ruddy, Will Norris and John Ruddy also pay tribute.

West Brom goalkeepers old and new also feature, with Boaz Myhill and Sam Johnstone both playing a part, whilst ex-Villa stopper Shay Given is also included in the three-minute clip.

32-year-old Ikeme announced his retirement this week following his Leukaemia diagnosis and subsequent remission.

Watch the video below:

Wolves have urged supporters to send their own videos in support of the goalkeeper via Twitter with the hash tag #OneCarlIkeme.