Sunderland midfielder Dwight Yorke has announced his retirement from international football. The Trinidad and Tobago captain said he had taken the decision so he can concentrate on the Black Cats promotion bid.
By Nick AlexanderYorke, 35, said: It's been a great personal and professional honour to play and captain Trinidad and Tobago over the years and I hope that I have contributed to the success of the team over that time.
"I believe the time is now right for me to concentrate on my career at Sunderland and hopefully win promotion to the Premiership.
"I would like to thank all my fellow team-mates from Trinidad and Tobago who have given me such support and our fantastic fans who are unique in the world."
Yorke led the Soca Warriors to their first World Cup last year and had a spell in Australia with Sydney FC before returning to join his former Manchester United team-mate Roy Keane at Sunderland.
Yorke earned 59 official caps for Trinidad and Tobago and scored 26 goals but he also played over 100 matches for his country that were not recognised as international friendlies.
He has made 27 appearances for Sunderland this season, scoring three goals. Yorke was one of six signings made by Keane in the August transfer window, and the most high profile.
