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.

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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.