BLACKBURN Rovers skipper Paul Robinson insists he has no plans of coming out of international retirement – as he focuses on life at Ewood Park.
Robinson’s impressive recent form has led to calls for his inclusion in England’s Euro 2012 squad, despite him retiring from the international scene in 2010.
He quit England having been ignored by former boss Fabio Capello but Robinson insists a change in manager changes nothing.
He said: “It’s not about too many bad memories. I’m enjoying playing for Rovers and I’m concentrating on that.
“International retirement has helped me as a person and as a player. I’ve been out of that for a while now and it has helped me enjoy my football.
“I’m just concentrating on keeping Rovers in the Premier League. I love being part of the team and there is nothing to change at the moment.
“That is the main reason I retired from international football. I can recharge the batteries more.
“I'm 32 and feel I can benefit more from staying with my own team, working on my game and having a rest when needed rather than training every day and watching a game that I’m not involved in.”
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