Ben Youngs announces retirement from England ahead of final test of record-breaking career

Ben Youngs has played in four World Cups and is one of only five England players to reach 100 caps. Photo: Getty Images/Dan Mullan < p>Ben Youngs will bring his record-breaking international career to a close on Friday by announcing he will retire from the England squad after making his 127th and final Test appearance for his country.

34 -year-old footballer The Leicester scrum-half would win his final bronze medal match in the final against Argentina in Paris, leaving the game as England's all-time leading capped player, having already played 126 times for his country. He also made two Test appearances for the British and Irish Lions.

Youngs, like Courtney Lawes before him, has enjoyed an international career that spans 13 years, including this, his fourth World Cup campaign. .

“Ben has long been a tremendous player in English rugby,” said Steve Borthwick, England head coach.

“Our record holder. A player who has seen a lot at four World Cups and has played an important role in this team, helping the team, especially Alex Mitchell, progress. He is a brilliant player and a fantastic team player.»

Youngs made his England debut in the 10-10 win over Scotland at Murrayfield, replacing Hugo Monier on the wing when Borthwick was captain.

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He will become one of five Englishmen to play 100 matches in a Test career that included four Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam in 2016, and he also toured with the British and Irish Lions in 2013.

Youngs will start in midfield against Argentina in his first start of the tournament, alongside Owen Farrell.

The England captain said the team was determined to make him and Tom Curry a winner. he's proud of his 50th cap.

«It's his (Curry's) 50th cap, it's an incredible week of pride for him and it will be the same for some others,» Farrell said . “This is also Ben's last game. We want to make sure they can be proud this week. We want to present the jersey properly and we want to make the fans proud of it again. We've got motivation all round and we're looking forward to it.»

Youngs has fallen down the scrum-half pecking order behind Alex Mitchell, who is out of the squad, and Danny Care, who is named on the bench.