England and Chelsea Football Club left back, Ashley Cole, has announced his retirement from international football. The former Arsenal man also confirmed that he would not be playing at the FIFA World Cup holding in Brazil in June 2014.
The player took to Twitter to confirm his exclusion from the Roy Hodson’s squad to Brazil this summer.
“I got the call from Roy and agree[d] England team should be about the young players. I think it best I retire from England team now.
“We have a great manager and team and I wish them only success. I will be supporting them like a true fan. Thanks to everyone for everything.
“Baines and Shaw are great players, proved this season, and are the future of this country, it was a pleasure to get 107 caps,” Cole said on the popular social media platform.
Cole has played in every competition for England since 2002.
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