No World Cup for England, not now, not after this bombshell

[Bruno]

I might announce my international retirement too.

Luke Young has announced his retirement from international football after rejecting the chance to replace Glen Johnson in the squad for this weekend's game with Brazil.


The Aston Villa defender, who has only recently returned to action after injury and personal problems, was offered the chance to link up with the England squad for the glamour game with Brazil after Liverpool's Johnson was forced to pull out through injury.


However, Young has snubbed the overtures from Fabio Capello and has decided to quit the international scene.


The 30-year-old has made the decision to quit England to focus on playing for Villa.


The former Tottenham and Charlton defender won seven caps for England with his last appearance coming against Argentina in 2005.


The loss of Johnson leaves England with Wes Brown as the only recognised right-back in the squad for the game with Brazil.