Why do FAs accept these 'retirement' statements? Why not just continue to call up the players you want to play (I.e your best squad), and just make note of those who don't turn up?
Might make it a bit more embarrassing for those who can no longer be bothered to turn up..
I like this. 'Retiring' is a load of rubbish. All it means is 'If I get called up, I'm going to say no.' I might tell the Mrs I have retired from washing up and see how that goes down....
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/11/franck-ribery-france-michel-platini-pressure
Franck...