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Scotland star Robert Snodgrass thanks the Tartan Army for their “special support” as he announces international retirement

© Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesRobert Snodgrass
Robert Snodgrass

Robert Snodgrass has announced his retirement from international football.

The West Ham midfielder, who withdrew from the Scotland squad ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2020 qualifier with San Marino, posted on Instagram that he had made the decision to step aside to make way for younger players.

The 32-year-old wrote: “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to live my childhood dream.

“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 2 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 @scotlandnationalteam 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.

“A massive thank you also goes to everyone at the SFA for looking after me since I was a young boy, including Frank Reilly, Doc McLean, Jonesy, managers, coaches, staff, the physios, massage therapists, kit men and the media staff I’ve worked with over the years.

“I will now watch as a fan and I hope to see us play at a major tournament again soon – fingers crossed the boys do it come March!”

Snodgrass made his international debut in 2011, and won 28 caps, scoring seven goals.