Barry Ferguson remains undecided on whether to make a comeback for Scotland under new manager Craig Levein.

The 32-year-old has spoken to Levein, but plans to discuss the matter further with Birmingham boss Alex McLeish.

“I am fully committed to Birmingham,” said the midfielder.

“I will give them a full season. They took a chance on me when people were knocking me.

“I have all that to take into account and it will be a long time before I decide what I do.”

Ferguson was banned from playing for his country following the Boozegate scandal last year.

However, a change of manager has brought about the chance of a return to international football for the former Rangers and Scotland captain.

Levein has indicated he wants Ferguson, capped 45 times, back in the fold for the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.

But Ferguson, who is enjoying an excellent season in the English top flight, remains guarded.

“Myself and Craig Levein have agreed with each other to keep what has been said private,” he added. “I’ve still got a lot of thinking to do and I am nowhere near a decision.

“I need to sit down and go through a lot of things.

“If it means I go away and come back, and I’m not going to play at Birmingham, there is no chance of me going back. There is loads to discuss.

“But the meetings were good and Craig is a guy I respect. He has given me time to go away and think about it.

“There are loads of things I have to take into consideration and I have to be honest with the gaffer as well.

“Alex McLeish has given me a platform to come down here and play. I’ve not had a long chat with him yet.

“I need to sit down and see what his thoughts are.”