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Rangers boss Mark Warburton dismisses England U21 reports

Mark Warburton looks on during Rangers' training session
Image: Mark Warburton says it is flattering to be linked with the England U21 job

Mark Warburton says it is flattering to be linked with succeeding Gareth Southgate as England U21 boss but insists he will not be leaving Rangers.

Recent newspaper reports suggest the Football Association is keen to see the former Brentford boss, who has experience working in youth development with Watford and the NextGen Series, apply for the role leading the Young Lions.

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However, while Warburton admits he has ambitions to land England's top job one day, he says he is not ready to leave Glasgow.

"It's very flattering to be linked to a job, especially a job of that stature, but it's a privilege to be manager here at Rangers," he said. "We've got a big job in hand to do at this club and we're delighted to be here. There has been no discussion [about the FA post] at all.

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"[Becoming manager of your national team] has to be [an ambition]. Any coach starting out on the rung has to think, 'How high can I go?'

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"What is the dream job? Of course any manager will say [managing their country] is. You're talking about the highest elite level of management.

"But right now I've got a fantastic job here. Davie Weir and I have a job here and we're looking forward to doing it."

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