"I understood and accepted the motives John gave me for retiring from international football. I haven't heard any more from him and neither has anybody at the Welsh FA," said Toshack.
"So as far as we're concerned there's no change in that."
Pressed further on whether he should phone Hartson to try and persuade him to return to the Wales fold, Toshack said, "Well, that depends on what people think. I mean I'm in possession of all the facts.
"I hear and I read what people say, but the only one who decides on the squad and where we're going and what we're trying to do is me.
"I've explained the situation regarding Hartson and I think it's quite clear. I've nothing more to say on the situation."