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David Marshall: Scotland goalkeeper retires from international football

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Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 37.

Marshall was the hero as Steve Clarke guided the nation to Euro 2020, making crucial saves in penalty shootouts against Israel and Serbia.

But he has not featured for his country since last summer after falling out of the reckoning at crisis club Derby.

Marshall moved to QPR in January and impressed in 12 outings before a hamstring injury ruled him out for the remainder of the club's season

He was though recalled to the squad for the World Cup play-off semi final against Ukraine and the upcoming Nations League matches, but was an unused substitute as Craig Gordon continued in goal.

Marshall, who has signed a two-year deal with Hibs, made his full Scotland debut in a friendly against Hungary in 2004 after his standout performance for Celtic against Barcelona in the UEFA Cup.

He was first choice during qualifying for Euro 2016, but was dropped after a 3-0 defeat to Slovakia.

Current Scotland boss Steve Clarke recalled him in June 2019, when he played in the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Cyprus and Belgium.

Marshall saved a penalty against Israel to see Scotland progress to the qualifying play-offs then saved the decisive penalty in another shootout against Serbia.

That stop saw Scotland qualify for their first major tournament in 22 years.

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