Statement from Craig Levein on Barry Ferguson.

Craig Levein has today confirmed that Barry Ferguson will not play for Scotland again. The national coach spoke with the Birmingham City midfielder last night and the 32-year-old expressed his wish to concentrate solely on club football. "I am naturally disappointed not to call on Barry's abilities and experience for the Euro 2012 qualification campaign, but I understand his reasons," said Levein. "The arrangement was that Barry would have the summer to decide. Birmingham returned to pre-season training yesterday and when we spoke last night, he said that both family commitments and his commitment to Birmingham City were the priorities in his life at the moment. "I wish him the best of luck and we now move on with our preparations for the qualification campaign, starting with the friendly against Sweden next month."