Emile Heskey Quits International Football 3
Emile Heskey has called it quits as an international player.
So after 62 caps and just seven goals, Emile Heskey has decided to retire from international football (soccer).
The Aston Villa man has never been a fan favourite and many Three Lions supporters suggested his poor goal scoring record meant he did not deserve his place in the side.
However, manager after manager kept faith with him and he went to the last World Cup as one of the side’s most experienced players.
For his part, Heskey has no qualms about his England career but, at the age of 32, he has finally decided to call it a day.
He said: “I have enjoyed every moment of my England career and worn the shirt with pride when selected.”
“I would like to thank every manager I have played under, everyone at the FA and the fans for all their support over the years.”
If he’d taken the decision a couple of years ago, he would have saved his Fabio Capello a tough choice. Heskey is very much a footballers’ footballer and Wayne Rooney loved playing with him.
However, the Villa man was never the complete package and although his work as a target man was often first rate, his finishing let him down. Read the rest of this entry →