McLeish lined up for Blues

Birmingham City are reportedly ready to talk to Scotland boss Alex McLeish after hearing that the ex-Rangers boss has asked for permission to leave his post as Scotland boss and manager the Blues instead.

Birmingham captain Liam Ridgewell said on the possibility of McLeish joining: “I’m sure the chairman and board want to get it done quickly like we do,” said Ridgewell.

“We want to meet the new manager and get on with things.

“It’s a busy time coming up with some important games as well, so the quicker it’s resolved the better.”

Mcleish was responsible for Scotland's impressive Euro 2008 qualifying campaign where they fell only at the last hurdle to Italy.