The England captain wanye rooney announces his international retirement with immediate effect, the everton striker has been called to England squad but his response was a retirement notice to the country side.
Rooney was dropped from Gareth Southgate latest squad for the summer fixtures against Scotland and France earlier in June.
The striker who recently joined Everton has been at his best form so far in the 2017/18 campaign, scoring against stoke city victory and Manchester city draw. The striker currently is the England highest goal scorer with 53 goals in 199 appearance and the second most capped player for the country behind Peter Shilton.
Rooney issued a statement to Press Association to confirm his retirement, with the Everton striker saying:
"It was great that Gareth Southgate called me this week to tell me he wanted me back in the England squad for the upcoming matches. I really appreciated that
However, having already thought long and hard, I told Gareth that I had now decided to retire for good from international football.
"It is a really tough decision and one I have discussed with my family, my manager at Everton and those closest to me.
"Playing for England has always been special to me. Every time I was selected as a player or captain was a real privilege and I thank everyone who helped me.
"But I believe now is the time to bow out.
"Leaving Manchester United was a tough call but I know I made the right decision in coming home to Everton. Now I want to focus all my energies on helping them be successful.
"I will always remain a passionate England fan.
"One of my very few regrets is not to have been part of a successful England tournament side.
"Hopefully the exciting players Gareth is bringing through can take that ambition further and I hope everyone will get behind the team.
"One day the dream will come true and I look forward to being there as a fan - or in any capacity."
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