Everton forward Wayne Rooney announces England retirement
- 7 years ago
Wayne Rooney, England's all-time top scorer, has announced his immediate retirement from international football.
No outfield player has won more England caps than the 31-year-old, who netted a record 53 goals across 119 appearances for his country.
England manager Gareth Southgate phoned Rooney on Tuesday to say he wanted to include the forward in his upcoming squad after his start to life back at boyhood club Everton.
However, the former Manchester United captain will play no further part for his country after informing Southgate of his decision to quit international football for good in the same phone conversation.
No outfield player has won more England caps than the 31-year-old, who netted a record 53 goals across 119 appearances for his country.
England manager Gareth Southgate phoned Rooney on Tuesday to say he wanted to include the forward in his upcoming squad after his start to life back at boyhood club Everton.
However, the former Manchester United captain will play no further part for his country after informing Southgate of his decision to quit international football for good in the same phone conversation.