Wayne Rooney: England captain announces he will retire from international football after 2018 World Cup in Russia
Manchester United player will be 32 years old after the tournament, and says he has enjoyed 'highs and lows'
ENGLAND captain Wayne Rooney will retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, he has announced.
Three Lions record goalscorer Rooney said: "Russia [in 2018] will be my last opportunity to do anything with England. Hopefully I can end my time with England on a high.
"I'm ready to play whether midfield, No 10 or striker.
"Russia will be my last tournament. My mind's made up. I've enjoyed some highs and some lows."
The Manchester United man will be 32 years old after the tournament, and has dropped back to play in midfield for both club and country.
Three Lions great Alan Shearer wrote in his SunSport column this week that he believes it is time for Rooney to retire from international football.