Record Czech Republic international scorer Jan Koller confirmed his retirement from international football on Tuesday despite pleas from coach Petr Rada to change his mind.
The 35-year-old - scorer of 55 goals in 90 international appearances - said that he had spoken to Rada several times but had opted to keep his word and retire.
"We (Petr Rada) spoke to each other often and I reached the conclusion it was better to call it a day," Koller told Prague daily 'Sport'.
"I saw how the guys played against England (2-2 draw in a friendly at Wembley on August 20), and they played really well. There is no need for me to return.
"I've already said that I would retire and it is important to keep my word," added Koller, who is presently playing for Russian championship side Samara.
Koller, who retired when the Czechs went out in the first round of Euro 2008, has played for several clubs including Sparta Prague, German outfit Borussia Dortmund and French championship side Monaco.