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McClaren speaks out

McClaren speaks out


McClaren speaks out

Steve McClaren has spoken out as people question his abilities to remain England manager. The ex-Middlesbrough boss has insisted that he is the best man for the job, After five consecutive 3-0 victories, McClaren received much praise, but several are questioning his future despite support from Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick and vice-chairman Sir David Richards.

McClaren has not spoken much on his future as England boss, but has said that England's qualification hopes are out of his hands.

"I thought I was equipped for the job at the beginning, I thought it after five games, half-way through, three-quarters of the way through and I feel that now," he said.

"We are building something. People can see that.

"It is for other people judge whether I deserve more time.

"I enjoy the job. They are a great set of players to work for and the spirit has been excellent all the way through.

"The momentum has built up as we have gone on. Unfortunately, we have just lost that momentum."