Young quits Three Lions

Defender quits international scene to concentrate on Villa

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Young quits Three Lions

Young: Quitting England duty

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Luke Young has declined the chance to replace Glen Johnson in the England squad and has retired from international football.

It is understood Young made the decision last year to quit international football informing the FA around the time of the Spain friendly in February that he would concentrate on club football after being on the periphery of the squad and earning seven caps in four years.

The 30-year-old right-back was in the original squad for the defeat in Seville but did not travel after picking up a toe injury.

The absence of Johnson left England manager Fabio Capello with only Wes Brown as cover at right-back.

It is thought an enquiry was made over whether Young was still unavailable, rather than a case of the former Tottenham and Charlton full-back rejecting a call-up for the trip to face Dunga's men in Qatar.

The 30-year-old has made the decision to quit England to focus on playing for Premier League outfit Villa.

The former Tottenham and Charlton defender won seven caps for England, with his last appearance coming against Argentina in 2005.

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Ahmed Mohamed (Arsenal fan) says...

I think that was the wrong decision. He just missed out on a chance to play the best team in the world and a chance to impress Cappelo. He should of just stood up to the challenge ahead!

Posted 16:45 11th November 2009

Ian Kelsey (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

Seven caps in four years says it all for me, surely there must be another alternative please.

Posted 16:16 11th November 2009

Tom Stafford says...

He's no good anyway...

Posted 16:03 11th November 2009

Lee Telford (Rangers fan) says...

If England are really struggling then gary neville am sure would help out!!!

Posted 14:05 11th November 2009

David Turner (Wigan Athletic fan) says...

Seriously, a footballer quitting international football AFTER being selected to play for England against Brazil?!!! You just know he's going to regret that decision later in his life!

Posted 14:02 11th November 2009

Ray Hardman (Arsenal fan) says...

I'm shocked at home anybody could turn their back on their country like this. This man is a disgrace and England are better off without cowards like him in the squad!!!!!

Posted 13:57 11th November 2009

Michael Powell (Liverpool fan) says...

Let's see if Mr. Young gets the same treatment from the press as Jamie Carragher did in this situation - I very much doubt he will!

Posted 13:34 11th November 2009

Steve Hughes (Portsmouth fan) says...

No great loss. But you've got to question the mentality of someone who will turn their back on their country though.

Posted 13:25 11th November 2009

Gary Roberts (Aston Villa fan) says...

Shame, he was one of villas best last season had a horrible start to this one, hope it all works out for him, probably should have been there instead of johnson anyway.

Posted 11:57 11th November 2009
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