Wayne Rooney to quit international football after England's World Cup campaign

"Realistically I know myself that Russia will be my last opportunity to do anything with England."

Wayne Rooney to quit international football after England's World Cup campaign

Wayne Rooney has announced the 2018 World Cup will be his final tournament with England after he was kept on as captain by new boss Sam Allardyce.

Rooney, 30, has led his country since August 2014 and is England's record goalscorer having netted 53 in 115 international appearances.

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