Shearer calls for Wayne Rooney to ditch England

Former England captain Alan Shearer has encouraged Wayne Rooney to retire from international football.

Rooney, who has captained his country since the 2014 World Cup, has been listed as a midfielder by Allardyce – where he played during England’s failed Euro 2016 campaign – and is no longer an automatic selection.

He is still a key player for Manchester United and Shearer believes he should call time on England to prolong his career in club football.