Everton boss David Moyes insists they had no influence on Steven Pienaar's international retirement decision.

The decision is a boost for Toffees manager Moyes, although he had no influence in persuading the midfielder to quit.

"We had no input into Steven Pienaar's decision to retire from international football," he told evertonfc.com.

"I have never discouraged any player from playing for his national team, in fact I encourage it.

"Steven has made his own decision and we support him in whatever he chooses to do."