GORDON Greer, the Brighton centre half, has revealed he has no intention of quitting international football despite Scotland failing to qualify for the Euro 2016 finals in France.

Greer has been used sparingly by Gordon Strachan throughout the Group D campaign as Grant Hanley, Russell Martin and Charlie Mulgrew have been preferred.

He has only featured in three games in the section – in both of the wins over Gibraltar and in the 2-2 draw with Poland last October.

The former Kilmarnock defender, who made his debut for his country two years ago when he was 32, will turn 35 in December.

But the man who stopped Robert Lewandowski from scoring on his competitive debut for the national team in Warsaw last year is keen to continue.

“I take it as it comes,” he said. “I came into the international set up quite late so I just enjoy being part of things.

“It was nice to get the chance to play again against Gibraltar on Sunday and hopefully I rose to the occasion. I enjoyed it, but, ultimately, we wanted to be at the Euros.

“I don’t think age is a barrier. People should pigeonhole players just because of their age or whatever. If you are playing well then you should have the opportunity to play.

“As long as I keep being asked I will keep coming. I might be 35 in December, but as far as I am concerned my age doesn’t even come in to my thinking.

“Everyone has opinions about the centre back thing, but personally I love being part of the Scotland set up. I enjoyed the opportunities I’ve had and I’ll keep making the most of every chance I get.”

Greer, who won his ninth Scotland cap in their 6-0 win over Gibraltar in the Estadio Algarve, wants to be a part of our bid to reach the World Cup in Russia in 2018.

He is particularly looking forward to the Group F games against England and believes the national team can approach them with confidence despite their failure to progress to Euro 2016.

“There are a lot of positives we can take from the campaign,” he said. “The performances against Ireland, Poland and Germany were decent and we played some good stuff at times. We have never really been outplayed at any point in the group.

“Ultimately we didn’t get to where we wanted to go, but there was a lot we can take into the next campaign and we will be stronger for it.

“It’s been bitterly disappointing how it’s finished but what happened has happened. We will pick ourselves up and go again next time round.

“There is a lot to look forward to in the World Cup group. We will compete and I am sure the games against England will be pretty interesting. It would be brilliant to be involved.”

Greer is hoping Strachan, who handed him his first cap in a friendly match against the United States back in 2013, decides to stay on as manager and lead Scotland in their forthcoming campaign.

“There’s no doubt we all want Gordon to stay,” he said. “First and foremost he’s done a good job. I wasn’t part of the squad under previous managers so I can’t really say what’s been different.

“But I can say he’s a fantastic manager. He’s made for the job. I hope he stays on but ultimately it’s up to him. He didn’t give us any indication any other way.”