McClaren handed England job
04/05/2006 - 16:20:38Steve McClaren has been confirmed as the next England head coach and will take up his new role from August 1 on a four-year contract.
The appointment of the Middlesbrough manager was unanimously agreed by today’s FA board meeting.
McClaren said: “This is the biggest honour that any coach can have, and is obviously the highlight of my career. It’s a massive challenge and one that I welcome. I have hugely enjoyed my time at Middlesbrough and am very grateful to the club.
“However, this was an opportunity I couldn’t refuse. My immediate priority is next week’s UEFA Cup final with Boro, and then working with Sven and his coaching team to achieve success in Germany this summer, before I turn my thoughts to the Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.”
