Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Paul Robinson has withdrawn from the England [ Images ] squad to face Hungary and retired from international soccer, the English Football Association (FA) said on Sunday.

The 30-year-old former Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur [ Images ] keeper played at the 2006 World Cup but had since slipped down the international pecking order until his call-up on Saturday.

"Only now have I been able to make this decision as previously I haven't been in contention for selection," Robinson said in a statement.

"I don't see myself as a number three or four keeper and find that role very frustrating."

Robinson made his international debut in 2003 against Australia [ Images ] and won 41 caps, including playing in all five of England's 2006 World Cup games in Germany [ Images ].

His international career began to slide after some poor performances contributed to England failing to reach the 2008 European Championships.

Robinson's last appearance for England was a 2-1 defeat against Russia [ Images ] in 2007. The FA said there were no plans to call in a replacement to the squad for Wednesday's friendly.