Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is stepping away from international football.
Essien has decided to resist call-ups from Ghana and concentrate on helping Chelsea's push for success this season.
Essien said: "I think I will be taking a break. Not retiring, just not playing for time. I have to take the right decision for myself.
"I don't know whether they will be disappointed because they have done fine without me."
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