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​Leicester defender Fuchs receives Austria tribute

Leicester City defender Christian Fuchs was given an honorary farewell by the Austrian national team on Tuesday night following his retirement from the side.

The left-back retired from international football after Euro 2016 having made 78 appearances in 10 years for the team.

Fuchs was applauded by his Austria teammates before their goalless draw with Slovakia and given a shirt with Fuchs 78 on the back.

He also received a pen engraved with the message 'Thank you, skipper', marking his four-year spell as Austria's captain, from August 2012.

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