Robert Snodgrass retires from international duty at age 32 | OneFootball

Less than a week after going the full 90 minutes in Scotland’s 4-0 Euro 2020 qualifying loss in Russia, which eliminated them from direct qualification, West Ham winger Robert Snodgrass has retired from international football.

He was set to feature at home against San Marino on Sunday but withdrew due to a minor calf injury.

The 32-year-old made his international debut in a 3-0 Nations Cup win over Northern Ireland back in 2011 and earned 28 caps over his esteemed career, scoring seven times.

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to live my childhood dream,” Snodgrass wrote on Instagram. “It’s been such a special feeling pulling on that Scotland jersey since I was 16 years old.

“There’s been many highs throughout my international career which I’ll always remember with fondness, including my debut against Northern Ireland, winning two international player of the year awards, and my hat-trick in Malta.

“It’s now the right time for me to step aside though and retire from the Scotland National Team and let the boys and younger players take my place and hopefully push the squad forward.

“I want to especially thank the Tartan Army for their special support you’ve showed me over the years. I will never forget this.”

As a result of winning their Uefa Nations League group, Scotland will have a chance to qualify for Euro 2020 via the play-offs, which will take place in March.