Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren has today stepped down from his post as England coach.
McClaren had been assisting Sven-Goran Eriksson with the national squad since the summer of 2001 when he took over the Middlesbrough hot-seat.
But McClaren said today: "I have decided to step down from my role to concentrate fully on the affairs of Middlesbrough Football Club".
He said his decision has nothing to do with yesterday's resignation of FA chief executive Adam Crozier. "I actually told Adam of my intention to step down earlier this week - Sven has known for some time too, as I spoke to him after England's game with Macedonia," he said.
"This is purely my own decision. Indeed, it is a decision I have been considering for some time as my role with Middlesbrough - which must, of course, be my first priority - has taken up more time".