Speculation has also linked former Rangers and Scotland defender Richard Gough, who had a spell as Livingston manager, with the post.

BBC: McCall takes control at Firhill

Strachan said he had no qualms about signing a 34-year-old, pointing to the example of Richard Gough and Dave Watson at Everton and Steve Bould at Sunderland.

BBC: Hendry arrives at Highfield Road

Wales have recalled winger Mark Jones and lock Ian Gough while Australia have brought in Richard Brown, Phil Waugh, Mark Chisholm, Luke Burgess and Ryan Cross for their final 2008 Test.

BBC: McBryde hits out at Wales stars