End of an era for Germany! World Cup-winner Thomas Muller announces international retirement following Euro 2024 disappointment

The 34-year-old forward has confirmed his international retirement the day after the European Championship reached its conclusion, with Spain lifting the trophy in Berlin on Sunday night at England's expense. Muller brings the curtain down on a memorable 14-year career with Germany, during which he made 86 goal contributions in just 131 caps.

Muller was included in the Germany squad for Euro 2024 on home soil but only played 56 minutes of football across two appearances, although he did get an assist on the opening night against Scotland. His final cap came as a substitute in the quarter-final defeat to Spain as the hosts bowed out after extra-time.

Muller helped Germany to win the 2014 World Cup, scoring five goals along the way, and was also the Golden Boot winner at the previous tournament in South Africa four years earlier.

Although he has hung up his boots at international level, Muller still has one year to run on his Bayern Munich contract. Germany will struggle to replace such an influential figure, but they will hope emerging talents such as Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz can fill the void.