Edwin Van Der Sar resassures Sir Alex Ferguson over comeback

Edwin Van Der Sar has assured Sir Alex Ferguson his international comeback will only be for two games.

The Manchester United boss was delighted when Van der Sar quit playing for Holland after Euro 2008 to concentrate on prolonging his career at Old Trafford.

But the keeper, 37, has answered an SOS from Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk to play in the World Cup qualifiers against Iceland and Norway because of injuries to their other main goalkeepers.

However he insists that Wednesday's clash with Norway will be his last game for his country.

"It was hard to say no," said van der Sar. "I've been part of this team for a long time and I've always had a sense of responsibility.

"I was surprised to be asked and I'd not expected to be back. However I did not want to desert the team.

"This does not mean I will do the same again next time and Bert said it would be a one-off. Two matches, and that's it. After Norway it really is over for me with the national team."