Scolari 'out of England running'

[russe||]

Luiz Felipe Scolari appears to have ruled himself out of the running to become England manager.

The Portugal coach is thought to be on the Football Association's shortlist but says he will not consider any job offers until after the World Cup.

The Brazilian told Radio Globo: "I'll think about my future after 31 July. I don't know what I'll do after Germany."

The FA will announce Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor before this summer's tournament in Germany.

Scolari, who guided Brazil to World Cup glory in 2002, has also told BBC Five Live that he has no plans to return to London and has agreed with the Portuguese football federation not to have any more contact with the FA.

That would appear to leave the FA with four candidates: Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren, Bolton's Sam Allardyce, Charlton's Alan Curbishley and former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill.

McClaren remains the bookmakers' favourite following Boro's run to the semi-finals of both the FA and Uefa Cups.

So Hiddick pulled out cos the FA wanted him to go for a 2nd interview. And now Scolari has ruled himself out cos he won't consider a new post until after the WC.

Great, we are goign to end up with O'Neill or Allardyce aren't we?

[hanuma]

Dissapointing, but to be expected.

[c.ronaldo#1]

Scolari is the best Manager out there. He is out of a job after the World cup and England need a Manager after the World cup. Seems stupid he is out of the running.