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Neil Lennon reveals Kris Commons retirement talks

Celtic manager Neil Lennon reveals that he tried to persuade Kris Commons not to quit international football.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed that he tried to talk Kris Commons out of retiring from international football.

The 29-year-old had been capped 12 times for Scotland before he announced his decision on Tuesday in order to spend more time with his family.

"I tried to talk him out of it, obviously," Lennon is quoted as saying by Sky Sports News. "I think he has a lot to offer still but I respect his decision.

"It is great for me and Celtic that we have a player who won't be travelling with his country and who will be fresh to play for his club but at 29 he still has plenty to offer."

Commons, who has scored two goals at international level, made his debut for Scotland in 2008.

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