Frank Lampard Retires from England Team
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Rabu, 27 Agustus 2014 14:20 WIB
TEMPO.CO, London - England midfielder Frank Lampard has announced his retirement from international football yesterday after 15 years of career.
The 36 year-old's 106th and final cap for his country came on June 23 when he captained England in their final World Cup game against Costa Rica.
Lampard said in a statement released by his management company: "I have taken the decision to retire from international football. It has been a very tough decision for me to make which is why I have given it so much thought since the World Cup."
He is the sixth England player who has long defended the national team putting him under Peter Shilton, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, who announced his England retirement last month, Bobby Moore and Ashley Cole.
Chelsea's all-time top goal scorer left the Premier League club after 13 years, signing for Major League Football 2015 expansion side New York City FC.
He agreed on a loan move with Manchester City on August 2 until the new 2015 MLS season.
Lampard said to have been proud and honoured and enjoyed every minute of wearing an England jersey.
"Due to my club career now going in a different direction it is of utmost importance for me to consider my family first. Also, to concentrate on how I can perform consistently to the best of my abilities over my next few years in club football," Lampard said in a statement.
"It is now the time to move forward and I feel very confident that, with Roy Hodgson in charge, the young players that we have coming through and the changes that are being made throughout the development of the youth system in this country, we will have success in the future and a team that this country deserves."
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