Steve McClaren believes he can still manage at the top level despite a disappointing end to his reign as England manager.
McClaren was sacked after failing to guide England to Euro 2008 following a 3-2 defeat to Croatia at Wembley.
But the 46-year-old is confident of a return to top-flight management in the near future.
"For the first time in my life I am out of work. But I think I can go into the level I was before," he said.
"I've worked with England and Manchester United. I've won a trophy and had European football with Middlesbrough.
"I've been working with top players, at Premiership level, for many years."