Boyd told BBC Scotland that he has informed both Burley and Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith of his decision.

``I left a message on George Burley's phone last night and he hadn't got back to me,'' Boyd said.

“I didn’t think just leaving a message was very professional, so I spoke with Gordon Smith and informed him of my decision.”

But Boyd insisted he had not closed the door on his Scotland career completely, adding: “I will not be playing for George Burley again, but I hope to be back in a Scotland jersey again one day.”