Burnley defender Kyle Walker has announced his retirement from international football with England with immediate effect after 96 caps.
The 35-year-old featured at five major tournaments but has called time on his international career just three months before the FIFA World Cup.
Walker won the last of his international caps in a friendly against Senegal at the City Ground in June last year.
Walker made his debut for England against Spain in November 2011 and went on to establish himself as a regular for the Three Lions.
The former Sheffield United, Tottenham and Manchester City defender played at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and the European Championships in 2016, 2021 and 2024.
“I am sad to be making this decision, but I’m also very proud of what I’ve achieved with England,” Walker said.
“Today is the time that comes to an end. It’s good for me to have a little bit of closure to my career on the international stage.
“We’ve tried to change the way that the media looks at football and we’ve tried to take a little bit of the pressure off that you feel playing for England.
“Of course, I think there should be some pressure playing for your country, but we should all carry that because we’re the chosen ones who are lucky enough to pull on that shirt and represent our country.”
