First Ben Foster, then Rob Green: six more international retirements that really wouldn’t rock England
With Robert Green set to quit the England set up after fellow keeper and non-starter Ben Foster announced his withdrawal from the international scene days earlier, talkSPORT looks at other players who might drop a similarly laughable bombshell on Fabio Capello's hopes of winning Euro 2012…
FRANKIE FIELDING (NO CAPS, ONE CALL-UP)
With Robert Green and Ben Foster no longer available for selection, it's surely only a matter of time before Frankie Fielding follows their lead and announces his retirement from international football. Derby keeper Fielding has had a distinguished international career, being called up as an unused player for England's 2010 friendly with Hungary, having never played higher than the third tier. That level of action will have taken a heavy toll on 23-year-old Fielding and Capello will be hoping he doesn't quit in order to prolong his Football League career.
Fabio says: "Don't a-retire Frankie!"
Kevin Davies (ONE CAP)
Kevin Davies picked up his first England cap at the ripe old age of 33, coming on as a sub in the 70th minute of England's 0-0 qualifying draw with Montenegro. It's a little known fact that England are unbeaten whenever Davies pulls on the Three Lions shirt, making him the kind of talisman Capello desperately needs to strike fear into the hearts of Spain, Germany and Italy at Euro 2012.
Fabio says: "Don't a-retire Kevin!"
JAY BOTHROYD (ONE CAP)
Jay Bothroyd could be the man to bring on as an impact substitute if England are trailing in a crucial Euro 2012 match. His sole cap came as a 72nd minute substitute with England 2-0 down against France in a friendly, but with Jay on the field the Three Lions came roaring back to lose 2-1. With a record like that, Capello will be pulling out all the stops to prevent Bothroyd announcing his retirement.
Fabio says: "Don't a-retire Jay!"
Gabriel Agbonlahor (THREE CAPS)
With three caps in the past three years, England fans are praying that Aston Villa winger Agbonlahor won't waste his experience by throwing in the towel at international level. Who could forget his last appearance, being substituted after 66 minutes of a Wembley World Cup qualifier with Belarus two years ago?
Fabio says: "Don't a-retire Gabby!"
Bobby Zamora (ONE CAP)
Fulham forward Bobby has the honour of being the only player ever to represent England at senior level with a surname that begins with the letter Z. His 20-minute run out in England's 2-1 friendly win against Hungary in 2010 erased memories of the Three Lions' humiliating 6-3 Wembley battering at the hands of Hungary's Magical Magyars in 1953. If Zamora quits England duty, it'll be 45 years of hurt for England sure.
Fabio says: "Don't a-retire Bobby!"
Carlton Cole (SEVEN CAPS)
England haven't had a prolific goalscorer since Michael Owen was banging them in, so the country will be collectively holding its breath and praying that Carlton Cole sticks around. The West Ham striker has yet to score for England in seven games, making it imperative that he gets as many matches as possible to break that duck. About 50 caps should be enough.
Fabio says: "You can a-retire Carlton, no problemo."