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Newcastle United do not have any immediate plans to interview former England boss Steve McClaren.

On a day when it emerged that Patrick Vieira was no longer under consideration - despite putting his hat in the ring - the Chronicle understands that the ex-Derby County boss is on a summer holiday.

McClaren had left his holiday last month to return to the UK for crunch talks with the Rams before leaving the club.

Vieira is no longer in contention which has quickly led to McClaren’s name being pushed to the front of proceedings.

This has also resulted in McClaren being installed as the new favourite by many bookmakers this afternoon.

But Newcastle have still not made a move for the one-time Middlesbrough manager.

And the next move by Lee Charnley will be to speak to the man currently listed as head coach in John Carver.