Former Wales midfielder Dave Edwards. Credit: PA
Reading FC midfielder Dave Edwards has retired from international football.
The Welshman won 43 caps for his country over an 11 year period.
New Wales manager Ryan Giggs announced the news while announcing his squad for the upcoming China Cup.
Edwards, 32, played in every game of Wales' run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 in France.
Giggs led the tributes for Edwards, saying: "Dave Edwards has retired. I'd like to thank him for everything he’s done for Wales.
"He's been a tremendous servant for the country."
A gentleman and a fantastic servant to @Cymru.
— FA Wales (@FAWales) March 15, 2018
Diolch @_DaveEdwards 🏴 #TogetherStronger https://t.co/0oKmxc2YT4
Edwards has made 32 appearances for Wales and Reading so far this season, scoring three goals.
He joined Royals on a two-year contract last summer after spending almost 10 years with Wolves.
Reading right-back Chris Gunter, meanwhile, makes the Wales squad for the competition which starts on Thursday, March 22 when Giggs' side play China.
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