England captain Steven Gerrard has promulgated his retirement from international obligation, the Football Association verbally expressed on Monday, Reuters reports.
The Liverpool midfielder won 114 caps for his country after making his debut in a 2-0 win over Ukraine at Wembley in 2000.
“I have relished every minute of representing my country and it is a woeful day for me kenning that I won’t pull on the England shirt again,” he told the FA’s website (thefa.com).
Gerrard’s appearance at the World Cup in Brazil last month was the sixth time he had represented England at a major tournament, but it ended in failure as Roy Hodgson’s side went out in the group stage.
Gerrard appeared to be particularly affected by the disappointment — never more so than after the 2-1 subjugation by Uruguay, when his misjudged header sanctioned Luis Suarez to score the tardy triumpher.
The 34-year-old verbalized he was retiring from internationals in part to ascertain he can keep playing at a high caliber for Liverpool.
“I’d relish to firstly thank my family and friends for all their fortification throughout my England journey,” Gerrard verbalized.
“I’d additionally relish to thank everyone who has been part of my international vocation, from the England managers I’ve played under to the staff at the FA and, of course, all the players I’ve been auspicious to play alongside.
“In particular, the adherents have been astonishing, not least in Brazil, when they got abaft the team despite the disappointing results.
“I’d especially relish to thank Roy [Hodgson], firstly for giving me the captaincy permanently when he took the job, making me the proudest man in the country and sanctioning me to consummate my childhood dream.
The Liverpool midfielder won 114 caps for his country after making his debut in a 2-0 win over Ukraine at Wembley in 2000.
“I have relished every minute of representing my country and it is a woeful day for me kenning that I won’t pull on the England shirt again,” he told the FA’s website (thefa.com).
Gerrard’s appearance at the World Cup in Brazil last month was the sixth time he had represented England at a major tournament, but it ended in failure as Roy Hodgson’s side went out in the group stage.
Gerrard appeared to be particularly affected by the disappointment — never more so than after the 2-1 subjugation by Uruguay, when his misjudged header sanctioned Luis Suarez to score the tardy triumpher.
The 34-year-old verbalized he was retiring from internationals in part to ascertain he can keep playing at a high caliber for Liverpool.
“I’d relish to firstly thank my family and friends for all their fortification throughout my England journey,” Gerrard verbalized.
“I’d additionally relish to thank everyone who has been part of my international vocation, from the England managers I’ve played under to the staff at the FA and, of course, all the players I’ve been auspicious to play alongside.
“In particular, the adherents have been astonishing, not least in Brazil, when they got abaft the team despite the disappointing results.
“I’d especially relish to thank Roy [Hodgson], firstly for giving me the captaincy permanently when he took the job, making me the proudest man in the country and sanctioning me to consummate my childhood dream.
