BBCTue, December 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM UTC·2 min readCeltic captain Callum McGregor says doing a U-turn on his Scotland retirement for next summer's World Cup is "not something I've thought of".
The 32-year-old called time on his international career after Euro 2024 having won 63 caps.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAsked if he would have any interest in a recall for the World Cup, McGregor said: "To be honest, it's not something I've thought of.
"Obviously the guys have done amazing to qualify in the last international break. I've a lot of good team-mates and good friends in there, so I was so happy for them.
"And for me, I just want to concentrate on the job I've got here. I don't want to get drawn into anything like that, I've got a big, big job here, change of manager soon probably, so I'll just keep trying to play well and help the team and then whatever will be, will be."
McGregor has been an integral figure in Celtic's resurgence under caretaker boss Martin O'Neill, who will continue in charge for Wednesday's visit of Dundee after paperwork issues delayed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCeltic were eight points adrift of Hearts when Brendan Rodgers resigned five weeks ago after a 3-1 defeat at Tynecastle but they are now within two points of Derek McInnes' with a game in hand after winning four consecutive league matches.
All going to plan, Nancy's first three games will be a top-of-the-table showdown at home to Hearts on Sunday, a Europa League visit from Roma and a Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren.
"That's Celtic for you, isn't it? Every week's a big week," said McGregor.
"It doesn't matter when you come in, you play 60-odd games [a season], you have to win them all. That is the pressure of this club.
"And whenever the manager's first game is, they'll be under pressure to win as well."
