Gareth McAuley has hinted that his plans for international retirement will hinge on the future of Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill.
McAuley has become a key part of O'Neill's success in recent years after enduring some miserable times under his predecessors.
The West Brom centre-back turns 38 next month and will assess his future with Northern Ireland if their World Cup dream ends in Switzerland on Sunday.
McAuley is keeping an open mind but admits that a major factor could be O'Neill leaving to take up a job in club management.