Hughes on English managers

LONDON. — Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has no doubt that British soccer managers are not winning major competitions only because the top jobs in England do not come their way. Hughes won 15 trophies as a player but success has proved much more elusive since he took over managerial roles. “As a manager, it’s more difficult,” the former Manchester United player told reporters. “There’s a debate around British managers and the opportunities they have. If you look over the years, the top jobs in this country haven’t really become available.” — Reuters.