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Man Utd boss Ferguson: I TWICE rejected England job

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he's TWICE rejected the England job.

Fabio Capello is the latest Three Lions chief to face a barrage of criticism after yet another poor showing in a major tournament.

And Manchester United boss Ferguson said: "I've been asked to manage the England team on a couple of occasions but, of course, it's out of the question.

"It's a poisoned chalice anyway - it's a terrible job.

"Plus I've a tremendous handicap being Scottish. Any way you look at it, that's important."

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