Holtz calls time on Luxembourg

Luxembourg midfield player Luc Holtz has announced his retirement from international football.

‘Simple reason’
The 33-year-old claimed his best days were behind him and wants to give youth a chance. “The reason is very simple,” he said. “It's time for me to make room for younger players as coach Allan Simonsen wants a competitive side in a few years time, when I will no longer be willing to play at international level.”

Luxembourg debut
Holtz made his Luxembourg debut in a 1-1 draw with Portugal in 1991 and went on to represent his country a further 54 times, scoring his only goal against Malta in 1995.

Player-coach
A former FC Avenir Beggen and Etzella Ettelbrück stalwart, Holtz is now free to concentrate on his role as player-coach of Ettelbrück. Luxembourg were demolished 7-0 by Romania in UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying last week.