Source: Team_Talk
McCulloch wants Scotland place
McCulloch quit the national team in September 2008 while George Burley was at helm in a bid to concentrate on his club career.[LNB]However, the 31-year-old says he is ready to pull on the dark blue jersey again and would love to make his return in next month's friendly against the Czech Republic at Hampden.[LNB]McCulloch told the Sunday Mail: "If Craig Levein wants to select me for next month's squad against Czech Republic, I'd be delighted.[LNB]"I think I have something to offer, although not for a minute am I suggesting I should be starting games.[LNB]"But if Craig thinks I'd be a good addition to his squad, then that's good enough for me. I'd just like to make myself available for selection again."[LNB]He continued: "Let me clear one or two things up. I never retired from Scotland - I just asked not be considered. There is a difference.[LNB]"George Burley took over from Alex McLeish and I never felt part of his plans. I got the impression he wasn't interested in me, didn't fancy me as a player.[LNB]"But I'm not 100% sure about that because he never spoke to me.[LNB]"At that time, I wasn't playing well for Rangers and I wasn't happy within myself. I was frustrated and things at club level were getting on top of me.[LNB]"I felt it was best to pull out of the Scotland set-up because my career at Rangers was in danger of going downhill rapidly.[LNB]"It was a time to concentrate on myself and be totally selfish. I owed that much to myself and to Rangers."[LNB][LNB]
