Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has played down England
coach Fabio Capello's chances of coaxing him out of international
retirement.
Capello hinted earlier this month that he was keen to have
Carragher and Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes back in the
international fold.
Carragher, who quit international football in 2007, feels his
decision has been vindicated because he topped a list of players
who played the most in all competitions this season.
The 30-year-old believes the extra rest he gets during
international weeks has helped him play so much football for
Liverpool this season with his team-mate Steven Gerrard playing
just a little more than him, including England games.
"I said when I stepped away from playing for England that it
would help my fitness to keep myself right for Liverpool, and this
proves I made the right decision," Carragher told the Sunday
Mirror.
"I feel I've benefited from regular rests during international
weeks and it has helped with little knocks and niggles clearing
up.
"My only disappointment was that Stevie and I didn't have
another 90 minutes to add to the total by playing in the Champions
League Final as well!"
