Taylor also enjoyed an illustrious international career after spending 14 years on FIFA's international referees list. He officiated at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups, UEFA Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, as well as the 2022 and 2025 FIFA Club World Cups.

Taylor, 47, has called time on his career after over two decades and 831 matches.

Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect after officiating in his second World Cup