Neil Warnock has told talkSPORT he is not in line for the permanent manager job at Queens Park Rangers, insisting he has only returned to his former club to help while they search for a new boss.

The 62-year-old moved back to Loftus Road in a first-team advisor role last month, but was quickly installed as interim head coach after the sacking of Chris Ramsey.

Warnock was in charge of the side for Saturday’s goalless draw at home to Preston, but insists his return to the dugout is only temporary and that club chiefs have already travelled to meet with chairman Tony Fernandes in Malaysia to discuss potential candidates.

Asked if he has submitted his CV for the role, the ex-QPR, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United boss told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast: “I don’t think I have to put it in.

“I was just glad to be asked to come back to the club for a couple of days to help the club move forward, and I think I can do that.

“Just having me here has made it easier for them, they don’t have to rush into anything and they have time to decide who the best man is for the job.

“Tony Fernandes comes over here in December for a month, so if it’s not done by then I think they’ll decide during that time while he’s here. They’ll look at all the candidates and I’m sure they’ll find someone who will take the club on.

“They’re all gone out to Malaysia this week, Les Ferdinand and chief executive Lee Hughes, and so they’re obviously going to be discussing it there. There are some good applicants, there are some good names around.

“There are about five of six managers mentioned – Paul Lambert and Nigel Pearson – in the papers, and quite rightly so, they’re all good candidates.

“It’s a decent squad at QPR and it only needs a few tweaks to it. For a manager it’s a fantastic place to be – It’s a great club, a lovely club, with good old fashioned fans. It’s a great atmosphere for a manager.”