Robert Snodgrass has opened the door to a potential Scotland return.
The West Ham winger retired back in October to "allow the younger players push the squad forward". The former Leeds United and Norwich City star earned 29 caps and scored seven goals.
With Euro 2020 qualification still up for grabs via the Nations League play-offs, whenever they may be held, Snodgrass has admitted he'd have a seriously difficult decision to make should current boss Steve Clarke call him up.
Speaking on The Lockdown Tactics podcast, Snodgrass was asked by fellow host Kris Boyd if he'd reconsider hanging up his boots for the national squad.
And he responded: "I'd never say never for my country. If Steve Clarke needed me, he knows my number and where I am. It's been an interesting season for me, ever since I stopped playing with Scotland I got in the side with West Ham. Scoring goals and creating goals between 15 and 20 games.
"So listen, I'd never say no to my country. I've obviously been retired and enjoyed it at club level."
Snodgrass has been in good form for the Hammers playing 29 games this term, netting five times.
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But while he'd be open to a conversation about a return himself, there's another player he'd prefer to see back in the dark blue of Scotland.
"Looking at the current squad it's lacking a bit of leadership. Young Robbo [Andy Robertson] is learning his trade as captain but I don't think it's me you need to be asking.
"I think Scott Brown should be coming out of retirement. He's an elite level player when it comes to leadership. A terrific guy and when I played with him at Scotland he's a winner. You've seen Celtic dominate for a large part of his captaincy. And I think Scotland needs somebody like Brown."
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