Today, Record goalscorer Wayne Rooney and England’s no 10 player announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect.
The 31-year-old who has scored 53 goals in 119 appearances for his country told coach, Gareth Southgate of his decision during a phone conversation.
According to him, “Having already thought long and hard, I told Gareth that I had now decided to retire for good from international football’. See his post below…