Carragher cool on England
19 Dec 2007 - 08:33:02
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has no intention of reversing his decision to retire from international football despite the appointment of Fabio Capello as England manager.
Carragher, 29, made himself unavailable for international duty earlier in the season and resisted overtures from former coach Steve McClaren to return to the England fold.
The Reds defender was believed to be unhappy at being constantly overlooked for selection at his preferred centre-half position.
The former England Under-21 international won just 34 full caps during an eight-year spell.
However, despite the appointment of Capello as McClaren's successor earlier this week, Carragher claims he has no desire to make himself available for England again.
When asked if he could be persuaded to return, he told Liverpool TV: "I don't think so.
"I'm happy with the way things are now and I get to have a break with the family as well now (during international weeks).
"I cannot see that changing."