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Gabriel McKay

Robert Snodgrass announces Scotland retirement in emotional statement bidding goodbye to 'childhood dream'

West Ham United midfielder Robert Snodgrass has announced his retirement from Scotland duty, stating that it's time for younger players to take his place.

The 32-year-old has been capped 28 times by his country, and started the Euro 2020 qualifier away to Russia on Friday.

Following that 4-0 defeat he pulled out of the squad to be replaced by Celtic winger Lewis Morgan and this morning he's announced that he won't play for Scotland again.

He wrote on Instagram: "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 the Scotland national team 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!"

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