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Wayne Rooney Confirms 2018 World Cup Will Be Final England Tournament

Aug 30, 2016 12:54 PM

Wayne Rooney has announced he will retire from international play following the 2018 World Cup.

Rooney is England's leading goalscorer with 53 in 115 appearances.

“Realistically I know myself that Russia will be my last opportunity to do anything with England. Hopefully I can end my time with England on a high.

“I said before the Euros I enjoyed playing in this team, and that’s the case still. There were some questions about whether I should stop playing, but I am looking forward to getting back on the pitch.

“I made my mind up before the Euros, whether we did well or not, that I was going to continue. I’ve had nothing to think about since then.”

He added: “My mind is made up … Russia will be my last tournament.”

Press Association

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Sergio Aguero To Miss World Cup Qualifiers With Calf Injury

Aug 29, 2016 10:24 PM

Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Venezuela through injury.

Aguero suffered a calf injury during Manchester City's 3-1 win over West Ham.

Aguero could also face a domestic ban if the English FA decides to pursue retrospective action after an apparent elbow on West Ham defender Winston Reid.

ESPN

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