Kilbane looking forward to Armenia clash

Kevin Kilbane is looking forward to his 105th cap at this evening's European 2012 qualifier afainst Armenia in Yerevan.

Kilbane has lost count of the number of times he has been asked about international retirement, but admits that he did indeed come very close to packing it in after Paris.

Kilbane said: "I did but I spoke to a few people and thought, at the end of the day, if you’re picked you’re picked and if you’re not, you’re not.

"I spoke to Liam Brady and other people and they were all very good. It was probably in my own mind as well.

"I spoke to my own family and they probably made it a little clearer for me really. It’s nice to hear people saying to stay around and see what happens. Ultimately, it’s the manager’s decision and he’s picking me, and I want to make myself available and to play.

"I’ve always said that international football is the pinnacle for me, the peak for me. So it’s great for me to come in alongside these players and be part of this squad."