Miller criticises Griffiths and does not mince his words

Dundee striker Kenny Miller was heavily critical of Leigh Griffiths’ decision to withdraw from the Scotland national team.

The Celtic centre-forward pulled out of the squad to work on his fitness, but Miller believes there were alternate options that Griffiths ignored. He added that players shouldn’t “pick and choose” when they want to represent their country.

The former Wolves, Celtic and Rangers striker said on BBC Sportsound: “I’m sure you could speak to the sports scientists or the coaches with the Scotland team. If you want to do extra work, you do the extra work that can help you get fitter. “But for me, you don’t pick and choose.

“You don’t just turn up when you’re getting the game time…