Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has ruled himself out of the race to succeed Fabio Capello as England boss.

The 50-year-old was installed as one of the favourite behind Tottenham counterpart Harry Redknapp following the Italian's resignation.

However, when asked about the speculation on Thursday morning, he said: "Firstly, as an Englishman, I am proud to be in that sort of frame but it's not for me and I will make that quite clear.

"I am not even in the running as far as I am concerned."

Pardew has done an excellent job at Newcastle since replacing Chris Hughton as manager last season.

The Magpies are currently in fifth place in the Premier League, ahead of both Arsenal and Liverpool.

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