Kyle Walker announces retirement from international football

Kyle Walker has called time on his England career, bringing the curtain down on 14 years in international football after earning 96 caps for the Three Lions. The 35-year-old right-back announced his retirement on Tuesday March 10, just three months before the World Cup.

Walker finishes four appearances short of the 100-cap milestone, ending a journey that began with his England debut in 2011 and included five major tournaments.

The right-back's final appearance for England came in a friendly against Senegal in June. He had not featured in recent squads for the World Cup qualifiers, despite making 27 Premier League



appearances for Burnley this season.

“After more than a decade representing my country, I have decided to retire from international football. Playing for England has always been the biggest honour of my career and something I will always be proud of,” Walker wrote in a post on Instagram.

“Thank you to every teammate, coach, manager, the 12th man and everyone behind the scenes who has been part of the journey. Every roar from the fans pushed the team along and I’m looking forward to joining them to support the lads in the World Cup.

“The memories in an England shirt will stay with me forever.”