Alan Hutton has announced his retirement from international duty after losing his place in the Scotland first team.

The Aston Villa right back won 50 caps and has been a key member of the national team for the best part of the last decade, but has recently lost his spot to Callum Paterson.

Hutton has now decided to call time on his international career, focussing on other areas of his life ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley.

"I feel this is the right time to spend more time with my family, put everything I have professionally into doing well at Villa and give others a chance for Scotland," the right back told The Observer.

"I've had a really enjoyable nine years with Scotland and would like to think I have done my bit for my country.

" I'd like to thank all the managers I have played under, especially Gordon for sticking by me when I wasn't a club regular.

"We had a couple of good chats over the last few weeks and I appreciate his understanding. I wish both Gordon and the team all the best for the future."