Derby County boss Steve McClaren has again cooled talk of moving to Newcastle United.

McClaren is said to be on Newcastle's shortlist to succeed Alan Pardew.

But he told the Derby Telegraph: "Sam Rush spoke to me about three times last week and I said to him then, "look, don't worry, I am going nowhere".

"I have got a job to do here. I don't want to let people down here. You've got to show loyalty.

"Derby have given me a great opportunity. They have backed me and Sam and the owners have been fantastic.

"We have asked players to commit to long contracts to take Derby forward, and the staff as well.

"We are building here and I want to see the job through."