James Milner has hinted that his international days may be over, saying he did not want to deny younger talent their place in future England squads.
The Liverpool midfielder was only given three minutes of game time by former manager Roy Hodgson during England's ill-fated trip to the Euro 2016 finals earlier this summer.
Milner, now 30, has 61 caps to his name but admits his international career maybe drawing to a close.
He said: "Over the last couple of years with the England team I have not really played too much.
"With the good young players we have coming through, it is pointless me taking up a spot just because I am reliable.
"I am fortunate to have been involved in international football since I was 17 or 18 without stopping.
"I was with the under-21s and went through so I have played more than 100 games.
"I've been to four tournaments but if a younger guy had come in and maybe done the same job at Euro 2016, he would have taken a lot more from it than I did."