Carr announces International retirement

Steven Carr has quit International football following the Republic of Irelands failure to qualify for the world Cup finals in Germany.

Speaking to Newcastle's official site he said: "I've made my decision, there's no going back for me now."

I just feel the time is right to call it a day with Ireland. It was dissapointing for everyone that what we didnt qualify for the World Cup"

The former Spurs full-back collected 39 caps for the Republic of Ireland. He now follows Man Utd skipper Roy Keane and Birmingham defender Kenny Cunningham on the retired list after their recent failure.