Scotland's assistant coach Terry Butcher has no problems with Kris Boyd playing for Scotland again after watching the Rangers striker notch 18 goals this season. The 25 year old informed boss George Burley he no longer wanted to be considered for selection during his tenure claiming he had not been given a chance by the manager.

Butcher told the Scotsman: "The situation is that he doesn't want to play for George Burley. That situation hasn't changed as far as we are concerned.

"If he made a phone call and decided to go about things in a different way and wanted to play, that's up to him and George. I can't speak for them.

"Sometimes you need second chances. I've had third, fourth, fifth chances. Who's to say? But it's not my decision."

Asked whether Burley would ever make the first move, Butcher added: "I can't speak for George. That's his choice. I just want to see Scottish players doing well."