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Klopp rules himself out of contention for England manager vacancy
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, May 28, 2024

FORMER Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has ruled himself out of the race to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager.

The 57-year-old German had been touted as an outsider for the post vacated by Southgate in the wake of England’s Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain, but he has now distanced himself from the speculation.

Speaking at the International Coaches’ Congress in Wurzburg today, Klopp said when asked if there were any offers on the table: “At the moment, there is nothing at all in terms of jobs. No club, no country.

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