Jose: I don't want Mac's job
JOSE MOURINHO insists he is not interested in replacing England
boss Steve McClaren.
McClaren's position is under threat with his side's chances of
qualifying for Euro 2008 hanging by a thread.
But Mourinho, who left Chelsea last month, has no intention of
coaching the Three Lions.
The Portuguese said: "I couldn't see myself coaching any national
team other than Portugal.
"If I were coach of another team and had to face Portugal, it would
be wrong.
"I think there are those who adore me in England and I adore
English football.
"But I won't go back there for now.
"I'd like to continue in club management, perhaps in Italy where I
can test myself against their tacticians.
"The national team would be for later. The Portuguese national team
is an ambition but not for the Jose Mourinho of today.
"Being the coach of a national team is not the same as being coach
of a club. It's a job for someone who doesn't like working
much."
Mourinho also believes the Football Association should only replace
McClaren with another Englishman if they decide to sack him.
He added: "I'm completely against having foreigners with national
teams.
"Not because I doubt the professionalism with which they do it, but
I think that a national team should bring together the best players
and the best coach from each country.
"The national team is an obsession for me but it will be at the end
of my career. Let there be no doubt about that."
