Former England Coach Steve McClaren Interested in Super Eagles Coaching Role

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Reports confirm that Steve McClaren, former England head coach and current assistant coach at Manchester United, has expressed keen interest in coaching Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles.

According to The Nation, McClaren is enthusiastic about taking on the role, despite recent changes in Manchester United’s coaching staff. The 63-year-old has an extensive managerial career, having led teams like Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, and FC Twente in the Netherlands, where he achieved notable success.

**This story is embargoed until 06:00 – 20 Jun 2020** File photo dated 27-08-2008 of Steve McClaren, FC Twente manager. PA Photo. Issue date: Saturday June 20, 2020. When Steve McClaren took over as manager of FC Twente he followed a not-so well-trodden path of British bosses moving to Holland. See PA story SOCCER On This Day. Photo credit should read Sean Dempsey/PA Wire.

McClaren’s coaching journey includes significant achievements such as Middlesbrough’s League Cup win in 2004 and guiding FC Twente to their first Eredivisie championship in 2010. His experience spans various leagues and includes a stint as England’s national team manager from 2006 to 2007, albeit with mixed results.

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