Town striker Jason Scotland has announced his retirement from international football with Trinidad and Tobago to concentrate on playing for the Blues. The 32-year-old won 41 caps and scored eight goals, including a hat-trick in a 9-0 friendly victory over the Dominican Republic in 2008.

Scotland said: “I’ve decided to retire from international football to concentrate on my career with Ipswich. I’ve had a great time with Trinidad and Tobago and I wish them all the best in their quest to get to the next World Cup finals in Brazil.

“At the moment I just want to concentrate on Ipswich. I’m back in the team, we’re doing well and I’m really enjoying a new partnership with Michael Chopra. Helping Ipswich back into the Premier League is what I want to do and I need to concentrate all my efforts on that.”

Scotland’s last international was a World Cup qualifier against the US in September 2009 but his recent form for Town has led to speculation in the Caribbean that he could be recalled.

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ipswichtown28 added 07:54 - Sep 29 Been really impressed with Scotland this season on and off the field and even wen he was on the bench he kept working hard to get back into the team. Carlos tevez needs to take I leaf out of scotlands book.... Ur an absolute disgrace tevez u deserve to rot in the man city reserves!!! Scotland and chops will destroy Brighton sat can't wait!!!
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suffolkpoker added 08:36 - Sep 29 Fair play to scotland, im sure we will harvest the fruits that it brings
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bluelady added 08:39 - Sep 29 Scotland I have given you some stick but you have turned back into that player we were all so excited about signing from wigan, a goal poacher who terrifies defenders, good on you.!
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muhrensleftfoot added 08:47 - Sep 29 Good on you Scotland. Pity Priskin (who is possibly more talented) doesn't show the same attitude - work hard, train well & if you're good enough, you'll get in the team.
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BwoodBlue added 08:51 - Sep 29 Great stuff JS. You continue to impress more and more. Agree Muhrensleftfoot - Scotland is making Priskin look a bit silly at the moment
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irishtim added 09:05 - Sep 29 well done jason give him a new contract an example 2 others. if u knuckle down work hard @ dont sulk then u can reap the rewards. again well done js
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olimar added 09:14 - Sep 29 8 goals in 41 games? I can only presume a lot of them were as a substitute....
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iamipswich added 09:20 - Sep 29 Again, showing great commitment. he's been very impressive all round this season, on and off the pitch.
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SouperJim added 10:13 - Sep 29 We shouldn't underestimate what a massive decision this is for a player like Scotland. Obviously he has to look after number 1 first, but it also shows great commitment to doing his best for the team. Keep up the good work Rocket!
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KenDubZ added 10:19 - Sep 29 Jason Scotland I love you lol ;) your such a Gezzer you have been what we have been missing for a while a player with a heart for the team... You are a tractor boy COYB
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Jesney_Havoc added 11:10 - Sep 29 Well they havn't really achieved much since they qualified for the world cup in 1978. They should pull out nof Rugby too.
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DiamondGezzer added 11:12 - Sep 29 Sounds like someone who wants to give everything for ITFC and we haven't had one of those for a while. Well done Jason. No offence to the rest of the team, you only have to look at recent performances to know how hard EVERYONE is trying. Keep it up lads and roll on Brighton !
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HarryfromBath added 11:33 - Sep 29 Jason is a good man. He has been a streadying influence in a difficult period for the team. I reckon that PJ is the type of manager to recognise this.
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Special_A added 12:19 - Sep 29 Fair play to Jason, I thought his Town days were over. Top lad, be great to see him turn it round and prove a lot of people wrong.
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jclark20 added 13:06 - Sep 29 Good lad!
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Tillz9 added 13:20 - Sep 29 Da da da da Jason Scotland !!! Really becoming a fans favourite - shows what a good attitude can achieve - especially when compared to Tamas Priskin
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radiogaga added 13:47 - Sep 29 Well played lad!!! Tillz9 you've hit the nail on the head there with Priskin, agree completely
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alfromcol added 19:46 - Sep 29 I must admit that I wasn't his greatest fan, but he has proved me wrong. As long as the ball is played to him lower than chest high he is a winner. Good on you Jason, keep up the good work. Can't wait for the Brighton game, could be 4-1. We should fear no one now.
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KenDubZ added 19:58 - Sep 29 Jason Scotland I love you lol ;) your such a Gezzer you have been what we have been missing for a while a player with a heart for the team... You are a tractor boy COYB
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TractorBeezer added 22:38 - Sep 29 This is very encouraging news for us. It's so good to see your hard work paying dividends Jason. More goals to come along with valuable hold up play and lay offs.
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brunty72 added 02:22 - Sep 30 At long last,a player that understands what playing for Town is all about.He is playing for the club and not just for the pay packet.More power to JS.
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Sindre94 added 12:54 - Sep 30 Always rated him, now hes finally proving both me, alot of other fans, and not least himself right.
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