Chelsea's Ashley Cole has retired from international football after being left out of England's World Cup squad.  The 33-year-old left-back won 107 caps and played at three World Cups.

Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, 18, will be included when England manager Roy Hodgson names his 23-man squad, plus seven standby players, on Monday.

"I got the call from Roy and agree the England team should be about the young players. I think it best I retire from the England team now," said Cole.

 "We have a great manager and team and I wish them only success. I will be supporting them like a true fan. Thanks to everyone for everything," Cole added on Twitter.

"Leighton Baines and Shaw are great players, proved this season, and are the future of this country, it was a pleasure to get 107 caps.

"Like me or not, trust me it's hurt me to stop playing for my country #proud and #honoured."

Hodgson said leaving Cole out of his squad for Brazil was "one of the hardest decisions of my career".

"He's been an incredible competitor for England," added Hodgson. "To amass over a century of caps is a truly staggering achievement and he deserves enormous credit for the desire and brilliance which has shone through over the years he has represented his country.

"There are few players who can be considered among the very best in the world, but Ashley in his prime was the best left-back without question