Scolari says no to England job

Luiz Felipe Scolari has ruled himself out of taking over as England coach after the World Cup. He cited media pressure as the main reason for the decision

Scolari said: "The English FA is going to choose a name. My name isn't one of them because I'm closing this matter."

"There are 20 reporters outside my house now," he added.

If that is part of another culture, it is not part of my culture. I am not the coach, and will not be (England's) coach.

"I don't want this situation involving England because in two days during which I was not coach, I never agreed to anything, my life was invaded. My privacy was totally under siege."

He also said that he as shocked by the amount of media intrusion. He said he was "very pleased" the FA had considered him, but added, "Definitely at this time I want to draw a line under this matter."

BBC Radio Five Live's football correspondent Jonathan Legard was quoted as saying that the decision came about due to rumours of Scolari family death threats.