"I have taken the decision to retire from international football with immediate effect.

"Only now have I been able to make this decision as previously I haven't been in contention or selected for the squad.

"As a professional who wants to play every time I have the chance I don't see myself as a number three or four keeper and find that role very frustrating.

"I haven't had the opportunity of anything other than this in recent years therefore I feel it in the best interest of myself and my club Blackburn Rovers that I concentrate solely on my club football."

"I wish the (England) team every success."