West Ham United midfielder Alex Song has retired from international duty with Cameroon.

The Barcelona loanee was not picked in the African Cup of Nations squad and has decided to concentrate on club football.

Writing on Instagram, Song said: "My love for my country will never change.

"I want to take time to focus purely on domestic football and start to rebuild my career at West Ham United."

The news is a big boost for the Hammers as they look to consolidate their position in the top seven of the Premier League.