England's Ray Wilkins heads to Jordan

Former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has been hired on a short-term coaching deal for Jordan.

Ray Wilkins.

Former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has been hired on a short-term coaching deal for Jordan. (AAP)

With finding a job in England harder due to the influx of foreign coaches, Ray Wilkins hopes working abroad himself can revitalise his career.

The former England midfielder, who was fired as Fulham assistant manager in February, has been hired on a short-term deal by Jordan.

Wilkins told The Associated Press on Monday that "it's always extremely difficult when you are out of work in England to be re-employed".

"We have a lot of foreign coaches that come into our game now. Some are exceptionally good and some aren't as good."

The 57-year-old Wilkins, who managed both Queens Park Rangers and Fulham in the 1990s, has initially only been tasked with leading Jordan into the Asian Cup in January.

Wilkins says "if it goes beyond that ... I'd be delighted".


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