International football

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand announces his international retirement after winning 81 England caps

England manager Roy Hodgson says international fixtures should not be used as mid-season breaks by clubs and players

England legend Sir Bobby Charlton believes the Premier League's foreign invasion has hampered the Three Lions' chances of success

Ireland 2 Austria 2: Giovanni Trapattoni believes his side can still reach the World Cup despite a disappointing draw at the Aviva

Montenegro 1 England 1: Roy Hodgson says the Three Lions are still in control of their own destiny despite failing to beat Group H leaders

Joey Barton and Jack Wilshere tweet their thoughts after England surrender a first-half lead to draw with Group H leaders Montenegro

Montenegro 1 England 1: What lessons did we learn as the Three Lions squander a lead to draw with the Group H leaders?

England captain Steven Gerrard hits back at Montenegro's attempted mind games ahead of the crunch Group H clash in Podgorica

Betting tips: The Tipster is backing Wayne Rooney to make amends for his sending off in 2011 by scoring against Montenegro

England defender Joleon Lescott plays down fears over Wayne Rooney's disciplinary record ahead of their Montenegro clash

England goalkeeper Joe Hart says Roy Hodgson's men can't afford any slip-ups against Group H leaders Montenegro

Frank Lampard says he is very proud to become the Three Lions' highest-scoring midfielder after netting in a 8-0 win over San Marino

San Marino 0 England 8: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hails the Three Lions' ruthless display after eight-goal rout in World Cup qualifier

Frank Lampard says Michael Owen will be remembered as one of England's great goal-scorers, with the striker set to retire in May

Rio Ferdinand pulls out of Roy Hodgson's squad for England's forthcoming qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro

Former Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish believes Jack Wilshere can cope with the "adulation" after starring in England's Brazil win

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says he can handle the pressure of playing for England after a starring display against Brazil

Joey Barton, Kaka and Ray Parlour all tweet their thoughts as England secure an historic 2-1 victory over Brazil at Wembley

England 2 Brazil 1: What lessons did we learn as Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard helped the Three Lions to victory at Wembley?