Teddy Sheringham will not be making a playing return for Stevenage on Wednesday night.

The 49-year-old Boro boss and former England international, who retired in 2008, had registered as a player along with assistant Kevin Watson for the injury-hit club's Herts Senior Cup match with Welwyn Garden City.

Stevenage boss Teddy Sheringham, who turned 49 in April, will not play for the club on Wednesday evening

Sheringham, pictured celebrating a goal for Manchester United in 2000, played for nine different clubs in total

However, Stevenage confirmed on their Twitter account that the ex-Tottenham and Manchester United striker will not be taking to the field.

They said: 'There's been lots of media speculation on Teddy dusting off his boots, however we have an update for you.

Stevenage manager Teddy Sheringham finds his side a lowly 20th in the League Two table

'Contrary to speculation we can confirm that neither Teddy Sheringham or Kevin Watson will feature in Wednesday's Herts Senior Cup game at WGC.

'With a number of squad injuries and the FA Youth Cup game just 48 hours before this fixture, both were registered in case they were required.'

Sheringham took over at Stevenage in the summer for what is his first managerial role. They are currently 20th in League Two.

The former Tottenham and Manchester United striker was ready to lace up his boots again for Stevenage