Sunday 15 October 2017 10:16, UK
Sam Allardyce has backed David Moyes to become the next permanent Scotland manager after ruling himself out of the running for the vacant job.
Former England boss Allardyce was among the favourites to replace Gordon Strachan, who left the role after Scotland failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Allardyce has been without a job since leaving Crystal Palace in May but the 62-year-old says he is not ready for a return to management, despite his links to Scotland.
"My parents and sister were all born in Scotland, I have heritage from there, there's no doubt about that," Allardyce told the BBC.
Asked if the job interested him, he added: "Not at this moment in time because I'm enjoying not being involved at the front end of football at the moment. I think David Moyes would probably be my choice for that one.
"It's very tempting, but no."
Malky Mackay has been placed in temporary charge of the national side while the Scottish Football Association searches for Strachan's permanent successor.
Former Everton and Manchester United manager Moyes, who resigned from his last role at Sunderland in May, says he is interested in the Scotland job.
"There's been no approach from Scotland but I work closely with the SFA, just two weeks ago I was working with their coaches, so they know where I am if they want to speak to me," he told the BBC.
"I don't think anyone ever turns down their national team but it's got to be at the right time as well.
"My first choice would be to go back to club management but if Scotland want to talk I'd be happy to speak to them to see what they have to say."
