LONDON - Frank Lampard retired from Englands national team on Tuesday, two weeks before qualifying starts for the 2016 European Championship. Henrik Lundqvist Jersey . Since making his England debut in 1999, the 36-year-old Lampard has scored 29 goals in 106 matches, with his last appearance coming at the World Cup in June. "It has been a very tough decision for me to make, which is why I have given it so much thought since the World Cup," Lampard said in a statement. "I have always been exceptionally proud and honoured to represent my country and have to say looking back I have enjoyed every minute of wearing the England shirt." Lampard has just embarked on a new phase of his club career after a trophy-laden, 13-year spell at Chelsea was ended by the club in May. The midfielder joined New York City FC, which sent him back to the Premier League on loan to partner club Manchester City to prepare for the Major League Soccer teams debut in 2015. "Due to my club career now going in a different direction it is of utmost importance for me to consider my family first — also, to concentrate on how I can perform consistently to the best of my abilities over my next few years in club football," Lampard said. Lampards international retirement has followed another member of Englands so-called golden generation, Steven Gerrard. At the World Cup, Lampards international career ended with Englands worst World Cup showing, collecting only one point before going home. Lampards only appearance in Brazil came in a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica when England was already out of contention in the group stage. England coach Roy Hodgson is trying to rebuild the team before Euro 2016 qualifying begins against Switzerland next month, with the squad announced on Thursday. Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is expected to assume the England armband from Gerrard. "I feel very confident that, with Roy Hodgson in charge, the young players that we have coming through and the changes that are being made throughout the development of the youth system in this country, we will have success in the future and a team that this country deserves," Lampard said. "I now look forward to continuing to support the team as a fan and wish them every success for the upcoming campaign towards France 2016." Michael Grabner Jersey . The Raptors had an early deadline Sunday, a dreaded afternoon game, and they left the bulk of their work until the last minute, as theyve done so many times before. Mike Gartner Jersey .com) - Matt Duchene picked up the deciding goal early in the third period and added an assist, as Colorado escaped with a 4-3 victory over Dallas at Pepsi Center. http://www.rangershockeyonlineshop.com/steven-kampfer-hockey-jersey/ . -- Manager Bob Melvin shuffled the Athletics batting order and got the type of production he was looking for from the top of the lineup.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars dont expect to have receiver Cecil Shorts III available Sunday against Pittsburgh. Coach Gus Bradley all but ruled Shorts out Monday, a day after the fourth-year pro tweaked a muscle near his left hamstring in a 33-14 loss at San Diego. Shorts missed the first two games of the season with a strained left hamstring. He started the last two, catching seven passes foor 60 yards and a touchdown. Rick Nash Jersey. But now hes back on the sidelines. Although Shorts led the Jaguars (0-4) in receiving the last two seasons, he has missed 13 games in four seasons because of various injuries. Rookie Marqise Lee (hamstring) could return to practice Wednesday after missing the last two games, and fellow receiver Ace Sanders has been taken off the reserve/suspended list. Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Store Cheap Jerseys 2018 ' ' '