Bracken ends his England career

ENGLAND scrum-half Kyran Bracken has decided to retire from the international arena.

The 32-year-old Saracens star won the last of his 51 caps when coming off the bench in the World Cup semi-final win over France and was an unused substitute for the final against Australia in Sydney.

He joins former England captain Martin Johnson in calling time on his international career.

Bracken made his England debut against New Zealand just over 10 years ago and also toured South Africa with the British Lions in 1997.