Johnny Evans He announced today at the age of 36 that he will end his career with the Northern Ireland team, where he is the captain, after 107 international matches.
The Manchester United defender, whose last game defending his country was a friendly against Spain played on June 8 in Mallorca (5-1), made his senior debut in 2006.
The round of 16 at Euro 2016, his best moment
“After much thought and consideration and after 18 years, I feel now is the right time to retire from international football,” he said. Evans in a statement highlighting reaching the round of 16 of Euro 2016 as his most famous moment.
“Putting on the green shirt 107 times and representing the people of Northern Ireland is my greatest honour,” he stressed.
Evans made his announcement the day before Michael O’Neill, The Northern Ireland coach, has announced the call-up for the Nations League matches against Luxembourg and Bulgaria, to be played on September 5 and 8.
Source: La Verdad
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