Essien rules out Wembley comeback

The Chelsea midfielder's return, after he requested a break to concentrate on his club career, has been the subject of intense speculation in recent days but Essien rebuffed stories that he would line up in March after some 15 months away from his national team.

"I don't want Ghanaians to believe these stories and then in March be disappointed that I am not in the team," he said on his website.

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