Damien Duff is to retire from international football.
After winning 100 caps for Ireland, the Fulham winger has confirmed that he won't be making himself available for the upcoming qualification campaign for the 2014 World Cup.
The 33-year-old was widely tipped to end his Ireland career after the disappointing Euro 2012 campaign - he told reporters after the game that he had already made up his mind about his international future.
His delay in following the example of Shay Given had prompted speculation that the Dubliner could be convinced to continue for another campaign, but he's understood to have informed Giovanni Trapattoni that he now wants to focus on his club career.
Trapattoni will name his squad for next month's world cup qualifier in Kazakhstan later this afternoon when he's also likely to face further questions about the futures of Richard Dunne and Robbie Keane.
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