McClaren: I never considered quitting

England manager Steve McClaren insists he never considered the prospect that his stint as England manager may be coming to an end despite the “abuse” he received from “a hateful mob” against Andorra.

A lacklustre Euro 2008 qualifying campaign has seen a section of supporters grow increasingly vocal in their disapproval of the former Middlesbrough boss and their anger reached fever pitch in England’s goalless first half in Barcelona.