Top five international retirements

Duncan Ferguson (Scotland)Shunned the SFA after their handling of the John McStay assault that saw Ferguson imprisoned for three months and banned for 12 games.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Feb 2010, 23:26 BST

Updated 27th Feb 2010, 02:15 BST

Wayne Bridge (England)

No longer able to work beside team-mate John Terry after the latter's dalliance with Bridge's ex-girlfriend.

Roy Keane (Rep of Ireland)

Stormed out of the Irish World Cup base in 2002, was recalled in 2004, before finally retiring in 2006.

Stephen Ireland (Rep of Ireland)

Avoided national duty by lying about the death of his grandmother.

David Weir (Scotland)

Quit after a 2-2 draw with the Faroes following criticism from manager Berti Vogts. Has returned since.