Broadfoot earned his second cap against Norway at Hampden

Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot has said he will not try to persuade Kris Boyd to rethink his decision to step down from international football.

Boyd announced that he would not play for Scotland again while George Burley remained manager after Scotland's 0-0 draw with Norway on Saturday.

"I don't think it matters what manager it is," said Broadfoot.

"To play for your country is always an honour, but that's Kris Boyd's own personal decision."

Broadfoot also said his working relationship with the Scotland manager is fine and is looking forward to the prospect of more international caps to come, but insisted that Boyd would not have made the decision lightly.

As a football club, and as a friend of Kris Boyd, I'll back him, but it's a personal thing Kirk Broadfoot

"As a friend of Kris Boyd, I'll back him, but it's a personal thing," said Broadfoot.

"It was obviously a difficult decision and a personal one but we haven't discussed it.

"I was happy playing under George Burley, and I don't see any personal thing between me and him," said Broadfoot.

"I'm happy with him and he is happy with me, so long may things continue like that.

"You can write and say what you want but as long as I believe in my ability as a player and my manager believes in me, that's what matters."

The Rangers defender also said that postponing the forthcoming SPL match between his side and Dundee United was the correct decision and extended his sympathies to the Thompson family and everyone at the Tayside club.

"You feel for everyone at Dundee United," said Broadfoot.

"It's a tragedy, we're all gutted and disappointed for everyone connected to his family and Dundee United.

"I think it's the right thing to do, obviously with the passing of his son-in-law as well, it's a terrible time up there, so it's probably the best thing to do."

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