Ashley Cole quits England duty after World Cup omission
Chelsea's Ashley Cole has retired from international football after being left out of England's World Cup squad.
The 33-year-old left-back won 107 caps and played at three World Cups.
Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, 18, will be included when England manager Roy Hodgson names his 23-man squad, plus seven standby players, on Monday.
"I got the call from Roy and agree England team should be about the young players. I think it best I retire from England team now," said Cole.
"We have a great manager and team and I wish them only success. I will be supporting them like a true fan. Thanks to everyone for everything," Cole added on Twitter.
"Leighton Baines and Shaw are great players, proved this season, and are the future of this country, it was a pleasure to get 107 caps.
"Like me or not, trust me it's hurt me to stop playing for my country #proud and #honoured."
The former Arsenal player made only one substitute appearance in three months from late January for Chelsea, although he did return to the side against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid.
It had been thought he might leave Chelsea this summer, but boss Jose Mourinho hinted this week that the veteran could yet stay at Stamford Bridge.
Shaw's inclusion caps a fantastic season for the teenager, who made 38 appearances for Southampton in all competitions as they finished eighth in the Premier League.
He made his England debut in March's 1-0 friendly win over Denmark, coming on at half-time for Cole. Shaw was only five years old when Cole made his England debut in 2001 against Albania.
Ex-England manager Graham Taylor and former left-back Graham Le Saux both told BBC Sport in recent weeks they would choose Shaw ahead of Cole, while Baines's form had seen him become the favourite to start when England play their World Cup opener against Italy on 14 June.
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker tweeted: "Gracious words from Ashley Cole. Wish him well, he's been a terrific player."
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