“The time is right for me” – Man Utd. defender, Rio Ferdinand retires from international football

Rio Ferdinand retires from international football

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from international football, the Football Association have confirmed.

The 34-year-old won the last of his 81 caps against Switzerland at Wembley in June 2011 in a Euro 2012 qualifier.

Ferdinand is yet to feature under Roy Hodgson following his exclusion from the Euros squad for “footballing reasons”, before rejecting a call-up in March to face San Marino and Montenegro in a World Cup 2014 qualification double-header.

“After a great deal of thought, I have decided the time is right for me to retire from international football,” he said.

“At the age of 34, I feel it is right for me to stand aside and let the younger players come through, which allows me to concentrate on my club career.

“The team looks in great shape and there is an influx of young, talented players coming through the ranks which bodes well for the future.

“I regard it as a great honour and a privilege to have represented my country at every level from U17s upwards.

“I have always been very proud to play for England. I would like to wish Roy and the team all the best for future tournaments.

“A big thank you to all the fans, managers, coaching staff and players that I have worked alongside – the journey has been incredible “com looks back at how both sides saw off the competition to make it to the showpiece…

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