Ferguson tells Blanc: You're too young for France job (wait for United hot seat)

18 February 2010 12:07
Sir Alex Ferguson has told his former defender Laurent Blanc to resist taking over as France boss.[LNB]Blanc is the overwhelming fans favourite to take over from Raymond Domenech after this summer's World Cup - registering three times more votes than Arsenal's Arsene Wenger in a high-profile poll this week.[LNB] Master and apprentice: Ferguson welcomes Blanc to Old Trafford in 2001[LNB]But Manchester United veteran Ferguson believes it is not the right time for the former France defender to walk out on Bordeaux.'I think he is too young to become a national team coach,' said the 68-year-old.[LNB]'I think Laurent  has a lot of things to do before taking this kind of role. [LNB]'This is his first season as a champion and managing his team in the Champions League. He should stay at Bordeaux.'[LNB] Favourite: Fans want Bordeaux boss Blanc (left) ahead of Wenger[LNB]Blanc gleened knowledge from Ferguson by spending the last two yearsof his career at Old Trafford, after being signed from Inter Milan toreplace Jaap Stam in 2001.[LNB]Rumours in France suggest Ferguson has eyed Blanc as a potentialsuccessor for the day when the Scot finally departs Old Trafford.[LNB] French toast: Blanc scores for United against Boavista[LNB] Wenger for France? Les Bleus would rather have Blanc than the Arsenal idolRUUD GULLIT: Rooney is on the brink of greatness after AC Milan showWolves hit with suspended £25,000 fine for fielding weakened team at Manchester UnitedArsenal legend Bergkamp clears path for Gunners return after earning badgesMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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