Scott Arfield's Rangers career decision analysed as Canadian legend left 'curious' over retirement call

Colin Miller is pleased to see the Canadian national team qualify for their first World Cup since his involvement in 986 - but is puzzled as to why Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield won't be going to Qatar.

The 33-year-old announced his retirement from international duty earlier this year after 19 caps, despite John Herdman's side being on the brink of World Cup qualification.

A 4-0 win over Jamaica on Sunday sealed their place at the major tournament for the first time in what will be 36 years come this winter.

Lanarkshire-born Miller turned out briefly for Rangers between 1984 and 1986, making 61 appearances for Canada over a 14-year international career that ended in 1997.

He has since worked in a coaching capacity with the country he has declared national citizenship with, along with a managerial stint at FC Edmonton, where he worked with Bayern Munich superstar Alphonso Davies.

But the 57-year-old can't understand why Rangers' midfielder picked now to bow out of involvement.

He said: "This is the most exciting time in Canadian's men football for many tears. I was involved when we went to Mexico in 1986 and it was a phenomenal experience.

"We have such a talented team. We have Jonathan Davies at Lille and Alphonso Davies, who I worked with at FC Edmonton. He's now arguably one of the best left-back's in the world.

"You have guys like this and then up until recently, we had Scott Arfield in there as well. I was really surprised when Scott retired from international football.

"He was still very much a prominent player for the national team. But we also have some talented young lads coming through so there's a depth there.

"But I am curious as to why Scott has picked now to bow out of international football. Maybe