The 36-year-old is one of only eight players to have won
more than a century of caps for his country.
He earned his first cap for England in October 1999 in a 2–1
friendly win over Belgium, with his final Three Lions appearance coming against
Costa Rica at the World Cup in June.
Lampard has played in five major tournaments and scored 29
goals across his 15-year international career.
The midfielder admitted after the World Cup in Brazil he was
unsure whether to continue making himself available for England, and
has now decided to follow Steven Gerrard in
calling it quits.
In a statement released through his management company,
Lampard said: "I have taken the decision to retire from international
football. It has been a very tough decision for me to make which is why I have
given it so much thought since the World Cup.
"I have always been exceptionally proud and honoured to
represent my country and have to say looking back I have enjoyed every minute
of wearing the England shirt. Due to my club career now going in a different
direction it is of utmost importance for me to consider my family first. Also,
to concentrate on how I can perform consistently to the best of my abilities
over my next few years in club football.
"It is now the time to move forward and I feel very
confident that with Roy Hodgson in charge,
the young players that we have coming through, and the changes that are being
made throughout the development of the youth system in this country, that we
will have success in the future and a team that this country deserves.
"I would like to thank all the managers that I have
worked under, all the players that I have been fortunate enough to play
alongside, and all the England fans for their support, not only at home but
particularly on their travels with the team around the world. I now look
forward to continuing to support the team as a fan and wish them every success
for the upcoming campaign towards France 2016."
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