Callum McGregor has confirmed his retirement from worldwide following Scotland’s disappointing exhibiting at Euro 2024.
McGregor, who began all three of Scotland’s group video games in Germany, made 63 appearances throughout a seven-year profession, netting three objectives.
The 31-year-old helped the Tartan Military qualify for Euro 2020 – their first main event since 1998 – scoring in a 3-1 defeat to Croatia of their closing group fixture.
McGregor ends his worldwide profession with the 14th-most appearances for Scotland, with solely John McGinn (69) and Andy Robertson (74) taking part in extra from their Euro 2024 squad.
He captained Celtic to a 4-0 win over Kilmarnock final weekend as he chases down a twenty third main honour with the 54-time Scottish League champions.
Callum McGregor has as we speak introduced his retirement from worldwide soccer.
From Scotland Below-15s by way of to 63 caps for the senior Nationwide Staff – together with two main tournaments – thanks for all the things, Callum.
— Scotland Nationwide Staff (@ScotlandNT) August 9, 2024
“It has been an enormous honour to attain 63 caps for my nation,” McGregor stated.
“Showing simply as soon as would have been a dream come true so to attain 63 and be inducted into the Worldwide Roll of Honour after getting 50 is one thing I might solely have dreamed of as a younger child.
“Taking part in for Scotland all the time meant a lot to me and reaching two main tournaments will all the time be a supply of actual pleasure.
“Scoring at Hampden on the EUROs in entrance of our unbelievable supporters will all the time be a particular spotlight for me.
“I’ve labored with some wonderful managers, team-mates and employees and I thank all of them for his or her unbelievable efforts through the time we’ve had collectively.
“I wish to want Steve, the present Scotland gamers and all of the gamers who comply with me nothing however success for the long run.”
Scotland are subsequent in motion within the Nations League the place they’ll face Poland and Portugal, aiming to reply from their poor exhibiting on the European Championships.
