England Football Team Captain Steven Gerrard Retires From International Football

England captain Steven Gerrard has ended his international career to focus on Champions League glory with Liverpool.

Steven Gerrard(34) won 114 caps(38 Caps as Captain) for England, scoring 21 goals in the 14 years since his debut.

The Liverpool midfielder captained his country at the World Cup in Brazil this summer but they went out in the group stage and he has decided to call it a day on the international stage

Steven Gerrard, who is England's third most capped player ever, behind David Beckham and Peter Shilton, said: 'I have enjoyed every minute of representing my country and it is a sad day for me knowing that I won’t pull on the England shirt again.

'However, I do look forward to continuing my strong relationship with the FA and helping out in any way I can going forward.
'I’d like to firstly thank my family and friends for all their support throughout my England journey.
'I’d also like to thank everyone who has been part of my international career, from the England managers I’ve played under to the staff at the FA and, of course, all the players I’ve been fortunate to play alongside.
'In particular, the supporters have been amazing, not least in Brazil when they got behind the team despite the disappointing results

Steven Gerrard played his first international against Ukraine in 2000 under Kevin Keegan

Steven Gerrard won his 100th cap in 2012, when England met Sweden in a friendly

Steven Gerrard returned to his primary school when he won his 100th cap to celebrate with the pupils

Steven Gerrard applauds the England fans after his final international appearance against Costa Rica

The Chairman of the FA Greg Dyke said: "It is sad news but also gives us the opportunity to celebrate a wonderful career; Steven gave everything for England and he will be missed.
"I saw at first hand his close relationship with Roy [Hodgson], and as a captain he could not have done more for the cause."