Jefferies 'flattered' by Scotland link

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Burley was sacked after just 22 months in charge on Monday in the wake of Saturday's demoralising 3-0 friendly defeat in Wales.

Even before he was given the chop, Kilmarnock boss Jefferies was installed as one of the favourites to succeed him, and the 58-year-old former Falkirk and Hearts manager said: "I've been linked before with the position. I have been linked and (it is) very flattering."

He added: "What I've said many a time when I get linked with a job, whether it's the Scotland job or any other job, I never comment on that.

"The day I'll comment on anything like that is the day I get asked, and then I'll be able to say yes or no."

Jefferies expressed sympathy for Burley, who managed only three wins from his 14 games in charge.

"George would try 100%, he's a very passionate man," Jefferies continued. "Unfortunately for him, it didn't work out and he's had to face the consequences."

Jefferies believes the players must take their share of the responsibility for their performances on the field and behaviour off it during Burley's reign.

"The players are not entirely blameless," he said. "I think Darren Fletcher's come out and said that."