Scotland midfielder Lee McCulloch has announced his retirement from international football.

"Lee said he has been considering his future since around about the time of the Italy game," said a Scottish Football Association spokesman.

"He wants to concentrate on club football and getting back to fitness and playing for his club."

The 30-year-old, who won 15 caps, phoned Scotland boss George Burley on Monday to inform him of the decision.

McCulloch has missed Rangers' recent SPL matches against Aberdeen and Celtic due to a knee injury and has not played for Scotland since Burley took charge in January.

There had been reports that McCulloch did not wish to be selected for the squad while Burley was in charge.

However, the SFA insists there is no animosity between McCulloch and the national manager.

"He assured the manager it was nothing personal," the spokesman added.

"George thanked him for the call and said if there came a time when he wished to reconsider, he would be happy to speak to him."

Prior to McCulloch's call, Burley insisted: "Lee has not spoken to me at all. I have no problems with Lee, he is a very good player.

"He has been injured and hasn't been playing for Rangers and I can't pick a player who is injured.

"I am sure Lee will speak to me but I am not aware of any problem at all, so this is a big surprise."

McCulloch's only international goal came in Scotland's 3-1 win over Ukraine last October.