Coach George Burley has been rebuffed by Gary McAllister over the chance to join his Scotland staff, reports the Scottish Sun

Burley was confident of luring the ex-Scots captain as a replacement for Steven Pressley and was keen to seal a deal ahead of next month's trip to Japan.

But it's understood McAllister is also a target for at least one club down south.

A deal could be imminent for the former Coventry and Leeds boss as he looks to return to full-time football.