Liverpool midfielder
Steven Gerrard has
retired from
international duty.
Gerrard, who turned 34 in May this year,
captained England during a disappointing
2014 World Cup in which they crashed out of
the tournament at the group stage.
The Anfield veteran, who made his debut for
his country against Ukraine back in May
2000, represented the Three Lions 114 times
and scored 21 goals.
"This has been a very difficult decision, one
of the toughest I've had to make in my
career," Gerrard told the FA's official website.
"I have agonised over this since coming
back from Brazil and have spoken to family,
friends and people close to me in the game
before coming to this point.
"Most importantly, Brendan [Rodgers,
Liverpool manager] has been fantastic and
obviously I have to look after my body as
much as possible to ensure I can give
everything when I take to the field.
"To ensure I can keep playing to a high level
and giving everything to Liverpool Football
Club I believe this is the right decision, and
having Champions League football back at
Anfield is another big factor in my decision."