Ashley Cole has been left out of England’s World Cup squad by Roy Hodgson and immediately confirmed his retirement from international football.
The 33-year-old was told by Hodgson that Leighton Baines and Luke Shaw would be going to Brazil.
The Chelsea left-back, who has 107 caps, turned down the chance to go on stand-by and announced his retirement late on Sunday night.
I got the call from Roy and agree England team should be about the young players. I think it best I retire from England team now.
— Ashley Cole (@TheRealAC3) May 11, 2014
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
— Ashley Cole (@TheRealAC3) May 11, 2014
#Baines and #shaw are great players, proved this season, and are the future of this country, it was a pleasure to get #107 caps #eng
— Ashley Cole (@TheRealAC3) May 11, 2014
Like me or not, trust me it's hurt me to stop playing for my country #proud and #honoured
— Ashley Cole (@TheRealAC3) May 11, 2014
