Scotland midfielder Robert Snodgrass has retired from international duty with immediate effect - despite his side heading towards a vital period in their history.
Steve Clarke's side are not going to qualify for Euro 2020 through the conventional qualifiers, but are set to play in a Nations League semi-final play-off in March, which could have given Snodgrass the chance to create a legacy for his country.
Despite that, the West Ham man has hung up his Scotland boots at the age of 32, taking to Instagram to confirm that he would be stopping at 28 caps.
He said: 'Thank you for giving me the opportunity to live my childhood dream.
'It's now the right time for me to step aside, though, and retire from international duty and let the boys and younger players take my place and hopefully push the squad forward.'
Snodgrass played in the 4-0 defeat by Russia in Moscow on Thursday, before withdrawing ahead of the 6-0 victory over San Marino at Hampden Park.
He insists he will watch Scotland's efforts to reach the finals of a major tournament as a member of the Tartan Army.
He said: 'It's been such a special feeling pulling on that Scotland jersey since I was 16-years-old.
'There have been many highs throughout my international career which I'll always remember with fondness, including my debut against Northern Ireland and my hat-trick in Malta.
'I will now watch as a fan and I hope to see us play at a major tournament again soon. Fingers crossed the boys do it come March!'
Scotland were one of the four group winners in Section C of the Nations League, meaning they will host - as it stands - one of Bulgaria, Israel or Romania in the semi-final play-off.
If they come through that, there will be a final against potentially Norway or Serbia for a place at next year's European Championships.
If Scotland do qualify, it will end a 22-year wait for an appearance at a major tournament finals.