This edition of West Midlands Stories focuses on arranged marriages and the pressure of cultural expectation in immigrant families. This documentary, titled Pressured Pakistanis was produced by Huma Mian.

Former Aston Villa goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has announced his retirement.

Thomas Sorensen
Thomas Sorensen

The keeper – who also appeared for Sunderland, Stoke City – had been playing for Melbourne City in the Australian A-League.

The 41-year-old joined Villa in 2003 and went on to make 139 appearances in a five-year spell in B6.

He made the announcement in a post on social media, telling fans he had enjoyed an “amazing journey”.

“It’s with great pride and a little bit of sadness that I officially announce my retirement from professional football,” Sorensen said.

“The time has come to reflect and then start a new chapter in my life.”

Tributes have come in from a number of Sorensen’s former team-mates.

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