After a brief flirtation with the FIGC, Claudio Ranieri has politely declined the Italy post to remain in his new advisory role with Roma.

Claudio Ranieri has turned down the Italy coaching role, the former Leicester City manager has said. Italy sacked Luciano Spalletti following a 3-0 defeat to Norway last week. Spalletti announced the news himself on Sunday, but still took charge of Italy's game against Moldova on Monday.

Claudio Ranieri said on Tuesday he has turned down the vacant Italy manager's job, after the four-times world champions sacked Luciano Spalletti, and will stay on with AS Roma as their senior advisor.