McClaren sacked by Wolfsburg

Ex-England coach Steve McClaren was sacked on Monday by Bundesliga side Wolfsburg after just seven months in charge with his side just one point away from the relegation zone.

The 49-year-old became the first English manager to coach in the Bundesliga last August, but McClaren has been dismissed in the wake of Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Hanover, when he criticised star player Diego for missing a penalty.

McClaren's co-trainer Pierre Littbarski will take over as caretaker coach.

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