Wayne Rooney announces retirement from international football
England football captain Wayne Rooney announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday, after appearing for England in 119 matches. The 31-year-old, who had a 14-year spell with the national team, is England's all-time leading goal-scorer with 53 goals. In his statement, Rooney stated that current England coach Gareth Southgate wanted him to return to the squad.