Sometimes in football, you have to save a little face. This has been the case with Emile Heskey’s future of an international football.
Quite clearly, the Aston Villa striker wasn’t going to be involved in Fabio Capello’s plans for the future given his age and lack of an impact during the 2010 World Cup.
Therefore, instead of being dropped from the next England squad, the player has taken it upon himself to retire from international football with immediate effect.
The 4-1 defeat to Germany in South Africa was the last of Heskey’s 62 caps and the end of an international career that has mustered seven goals along the way. No one with a betting system backed him to score in an England shirt.
Speaking about his decision, Heskey said he had “enjoyed every moment and always worn the shirt with pride”. He went on to thank everyone who has helped him make so many appearances for England and wished the team the best of luck for the future.
The former Leicester striker has certainly had his ups and downs on the international stage, but his commitment can never be questioned. His goal scoring record is poor, but he had spells in very impressive England teams playing alongside Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney.
The best betting site odds suggest England should comfortably qualify for Euro 2012, but Heskey will not be part of that effort.
He clearly recognises that it is time for England to move on and it is big of him to make one of Capello’s decisions much easier. Heskey must now concentrate on getting himself in the Aston Villa team and enjoying the last few years of his career at the top level.
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