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McIness wants Scotland role, just not right now
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes

ABERDEEN boss Derek McInnes admits he is interested in becoming Scotland manager — just not yet.

Hampden chiefs are having to start their search for Gordon Strachan’s replacement from scratch after failing to lure Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill.

McInnes has been quoted among the leading contenders by bookmakers following the impressive job he has carried out at Pittodrie.

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