Davies calls time on Wales career

Fulham’s Welsh midfielder Simon Davies has retired from international football, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) announced Monday.

The 30-year-old had won 58 caps and scored six goals since making his debut in 2001. He last played for Wales in the friendly loss to Sweden in March.

A statement from the FAW read: “During the last 18 months, Davies has been troubled with a foot injury and he has decided that in order to prolong his career, he will end his international commitments.

“The FAW would like to take the opportunity of thanking Simon for his service and wishes him well for the forthcoming season with Fulham.”

The news is a blow for manager John Toshack ahead of the start of Euro 2012 qualifying next month, with the midfielder withdrawing from this week’s friendly against Luxembourg.