Gary Cahill is preparing to “take a step back” from international duty with England, with the Chelsea defender ready to let the next generation of talent come through.
The 32-year-old has been part of the Three Lions fold since making his debut in 2010.
He has earned 61 caps for his country, gracing the 2014 and 2018 World Cup finals and 2016 European Championship – with an untimely injury having prevented him from taking part at Euro 2012.
Cahill is proud of what he has achieved with England and is ready to step aside, although he has stopped short of announcing his international retirement.