Dutch defender Jaap Stam will retire from international football after Euro 2004 in Portugal so he can concentrate on his career with new club AC Milan.
Stam said: "With Milan I will be often away from home and I also want to spend some more time with my family."
The 31-year-old has just left Lazio to join the Italian champions in a deal worth E10.5 million.
Stam made his international debut in April 1996 against Germany and has played in three major tournaments. The former Manchester United defender has won 59 caps and scored three goals for his country. He is set to earn his 60th cap in Saturday's friendly against Belgium in Eindhoven.
Stam started his career at FC Zwolle and played for SC Cambuur Leeuwarden and Willem II before moving to PSV Eindhoven. He joined United in 1998 and was part of the team that won the treble of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup in 1999.
Filed by Mark O'Neill-Cummins
