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Footballer Ched Evans is determined to revive his career in the United States should his conviction for rape be overturned, according to reports.

The Welsh striker was jailed for five years in April 2012 after being convicted of raping a drunk teenage girl.

He denied the attack and continues to maintain his innocence, claiming the sex was consensual.

However his conviction has stood in the way of the ex-Sheffield United star rebooting his career.

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Several moves to British clubs have fallen through following protests from fans and those connected with the clubs.

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Evans is understood to be considering a move to the US in a bid to make a fresh start.

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But should the Court of Appeal not overturn his conviction, he would not be able to play in the US.

A source said: "Ched is a proven goalscorer and the MLS would be great for him.

"There is more space and time on the ball and he’d do well.

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"He’s not played for years and a Championship club would probably not take a risk on him so he’d be looking at League One.

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"He’s asking himself does he want to be playing at places such as Rochdale in the freezing cold and getting a load of stick from the fans?"

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The 27-year-old started his football career with Manchester City and had a loan spell at Norwich.

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He was then sold to Sheffield United for £3million in 2009.