Scots job not at top of Moyes’ priorities

DAVID MOYES - who has been installed as the bookies’ favourite to take over from Gordon Strachan as Scotland manager - last night admitted he would prefer to return to club football.

Moyes, who has been out of work since leaving Sunderland at the end of last season, confirmed he would be prepared to talk to the SFA if they approached him about the vacancy.

However, the 54-yearold, who has had spells at Everton, Manchester United and Real Sociedad has reservations about moving into the international game at this stage in his career.

Speaking to Radio 5 Live, he said: “There has been no approach from Scotland. But I work closely with the SFA. Two weeks ago I was working with the coaches in Scotland. They know where I am if they want to speak to me.

“I don’t think anybody ever turns down the national team. But I think it has got to be at the right time as well. My first choice would be to go back into club management.

“But if Scotland want to talk somewhere along the line then I would be happy to help or speak to them and see what they have got to say.”

Moyes revealed that he thought Strachan, whose side failed to secure a Russia 2018 play-off place on goal difference at the weekend, had done a good job during four and a half years in charge.

He added: “It would be wrong to blame any one person. I watched the Scotland v England game at Hampden and Scotland were winning 2-1. If Stuart Armstrong had kicked the ball in a different direction Scotland would have beaten England.

“That would have probably been one of the biggest victories in our recent history. We also would have qualified for the play-off. In football management it comes down to small margins.

“Stewart Regan said Gordon had been given a period of time for the team to improve and get results. Gordon went and got results. He did a great job with what he had.”