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Klinsmann rules out England job

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8 years ago

September 29, 2016

Jurgen Klinsmann has distanced himself from the England job in the wake of Sam Allardyce’s departure.

Klinsmann was interested in the job this summer, according to Sky sources, before Allardyce was appointed as Roy Hodgson’s successor.

But this time around the United States boss has told his Twitter followers there is “no truth to the rumours regarding England”.

Gareth Southgate has been put in temporary charge for England’s next four games and is Sky Bet’s early favourite to land the job on a permanent basis ahead of Steve Bruce, Glenn Hoddle and Eddie Howe.

Southgate said earlier this month he felt too inexperienced to replace Hodgson in the wake of England’s disappointing Euro 2016.

“It wasn’t a route I felt I was ready to take,” he said. “I’m pretty clear on what I’m comfortable with but also I know to take that role wasn’t something I think I’ve got the experience for.”

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