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Celtic's new boss Brendan Rodgers laughs off talk of England job

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers
Image: New Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he won't be applying for the England job

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says he is not interested in the vacant England manager's job.

Rodgers only joined the Scottish champions in May, and they are yet to play a match under him.

Roy Hodgson stepped down as England boss on Monday night following the team's humiliating Euro 2016 exit at the hands of Iceland, but Rodgers says he will not be applying for the job.

"I haven't put a foot wrong here! Brilliant," said the former Liverpool manager. "It shows you what the world of football is now, the gossip and speculation that goes on.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers (left) with Darnell Fisher at the training ground
Image: Rodgers (left) with Darnell Fisher at the training ground

"I've just landed my dream job. The team I've supported all my life. I haven't even walked out for my first game.

"Imagine me as a Celtic supporter having walked out on the job at Parkhead!"

Rodgers says that whoever ends up replacing Hodgson will have a massive task on his hands to turn England around.

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"It's a tough job, England," said Rodgers. "They've got a lot of good players but there is huge pressure, huge expectancy.

23/05/16.CELTIC PARK - GLASGOW.Brendan Rodgers is unveiled as Celtic's new manager.
Image: Rodgers was appointed to the Celtic job on May 20 on a 12-month rolling contract

"There is a great group of players there. They've got some wonderful talents in that England squad. But it has been difficult for them at this tournament - and it has been like that for a few tournaments.

"So it's unfortunate how it ended for Roy because he's a good man, a very good coach.

"They now obviously have to appoint someone and look at creating an identity, a way the team can play."

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