Ex-Swedish boss Janne Andersson linked with Ireland managerial job

LATEST CANDIDATE: Former Sweden manager Janne Andersson is the latest candidate to be linked with the Ireland vacancy. Pic: Makovec / AFP

Former Sweden manager Janne Andersson is the latest candidate to be linked with the Ireland vacancy.

The 61-year-old ended his six-year stint with Swedes last November but yesterday admitted he was close to a new national team job, possibly next week, having already rejected Latvia's overtures.