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Alan Galindo

David Marshall retires from Scotland duty as Hibs keeper highlights key reasons behind decision

David Marshall has called time on his Scotland international career.

The new Hibs goalkeeper has decided to step aside to allow the next generation to gain vital experience.

His decision comes following Scotland's World Cup play-off semi-final defeat to Ukraine.

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The Tartan Army hero will leave the camp and not be part of the group for the first three games of the Nations League campaign, starting tomorrow against Armenia.

Marshall saved the iconic penalty in Serbia that took Scotland to Euro 2020 and will always hold legendary status amongst the Dark Blues fans for that unforgettable moment.

He retires with 47 caps as he now turns his full focus to club football at Easter Road.

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In a statement via the SFA website, he said: “I have thought long and hard about it since the disappointment of losing to Ukraine.

“I love playing for my country and the experience of helping the team to a major tournament has been the highlight of my career.

“I have memories of playing for Scotland that will last a lifetime but I also know what it is like as a young goalkeeper to have the opportunity.

“That was the overriding factor in my decision: Liam and Zander have been involved in recent squads for a while now and it is important that they can benefit from the experience of supporting Craig as No.1.

“The more I thought about it since the weekend, the more I was convinced it was the right thing to do before we start the Nations League campaign.

“My team-mates, the coaching staff and the backroom team all know how much I think of them, and I wish them all the best of luck for the coming games and in the campaigns ahead.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to represent my country and to play in front of our amazing fans as often as I did.

“There are simply too many people to thank for helping me on my journey, not least my long-time goalkeeping coaches, Jim Stewart and Stevie Woods.

"I am especially grateful to Steve Clarke for the faith he and his coaching staff have shown in me since he took over three years ago.”

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