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Crystal Palace Midfielder James McArthur Announces Retirement From Scotland Duty

Scotland midfielder James McArthur has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 31, in order to focus on maintaining his long-term fitness.

McArthur won a total of 32 caps since making his debut against the Faroe Islands in November 2010, but he hasn't represented Scotland since their final match of World Cup qualifying last year.

Announcing his decision on Twitter, the Crystal Palace midfielder claimed a number of 'physical issues' had convinced him that this was the right thing to do at this stage of his career.

"It is with much regret that I feel the time has arrived for me to retire from international football," he wrote.