Sir Alex Ferguson has told his former defender Laurent Blanc to resist taking over as France boss.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. Master and apprentice: Ferguson welcomes Blanc to Old Trafford in 2001But 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.'I think Laurent has a lot of things to do before taking this kind of role. 'This is his first season as a champion and managing his team in the Champions League. He should stay at Bordeaux.' Favourite: Fans want Bordeaux boss Blanc (left) ahead of WengerBlanc 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.Rumours in France suggest Ferguson has eyed Blanc as a potentialsuccessor for the day when the Scot finally departs Old Trafford. French toast: Blanc scores for United against Boavista 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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