Savage attack on Toshack

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The Blackburn player, who will be 33 on Thursday, is in international exile after a breakdown in his relationship with Toshack.

And the midfielder, capped 39 times at senior level by his country, said: "I feel Wales are going nowhere. I think John Toshack is a very clever man - he uses the press well."

He added: "He's said he'll carry on for the next two years - it's nice of him to say that considering he's been in the job for three years and said we'd qualify (for Euro 2008).

"He said to judge him after the European Championships qualifying campaign - and we are second from bottom. John Toshack told me to start with I wasn't good enough and wouldn't get in the squad - so I took it on board.

"John Oster and Danny Collins are also playing in the Premier League regularly and they can't get in the squad."

But if there was a change of manager and the new man tried to get Savage on board, the midfielder added on BBC Radio 5 Live: "Never say never - if the opportunity arose I'd obviously think about it.

"Can I help young players? I think I could but would it affect my football in the Premier League? I'm enjoying playing week in, week out in the Premier League.

"I've had a few weeks off and the rest is very important with the demands of the Premier League. It's also nice to spend time with your family and after breaking a leg do I want to travel all over the world and maybe not play?

"I made the decision that to stay at home and rest and prepare for Saturday is probably better (than being part of an international squad)."