Rooney to quit after 2018 Cup

Wayne Rooney will end his England career after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The 30-year-old made his announcement at a news conference ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia on Monday when will set a new record for an England outfield player, ahead of David Beckham, by winning his 116th cap.

‘‘Come Russia I feel that will be the time for me to say goodbye to international football, my mind is made up, said Rooney, who was reappointed England captain by new manager Sam Allardyce earlier this week.

‘‘Russia will be my last opportunity to do anything with England so I’m going to try to enjoy these two years and hopefully I can end my time with England on a high,’’ he said.

England’s record goal-scorer with 53 goals, Rooney has been a stalwart for his country since bursting on to the international scene under Sven-Goran Eriksson at Euro 2004.

Four managers and 12 years later, however, Rooney accepts there has been a familiar tale of England under-achievement.

‘‘We have to [move on from previous disappointments]. You can’t just forget it [Euro 2016] but it’s a new era for us. A new manager. I seem to say that after every tournament. We have to work out how we can go one step further in tournament play.

‘‘I’m looking forward to new regime.

‘‘When Sam got the job I made that clear to him and here we are. Sam is a relaxed guy. The camp has been good, we have only had one session, but we are all excited about what ideas he can bring to us.’’ this