After being named england's captain in 1996 and newcastle's captain in 1999, he retired from international football following euro 2000, having amassed 63 appearances and 30 goals for his country.
Baada ya kuteuliwa kuwa nahodha wa England mwaka 1996 na nahodha wa Newcastle mwaka 1999, alistaafu soka ya kimataifa kufuatia euro 2000, akiwa amecheza mechi 63 na mabao 30 kwa nchi yake.