FC Twente ambition persuaded Steve McClaren to return

Steve McClaren won the Eredivisie in 2010 during his first spell in charge of FC Twente

Former England boss Steve McClaren has revealed FC Twente's ambition persuaded him to re-launch his career back in Holland.

Nottingham Forest manager following a frustrating spell at the City Ground.

McClaren told TalkSPORT: "I know the club very well. I know the people, I know the fans, I know the team and it's coming back into an environment in which I know.

"I came back because of the ambition of the people, the ambition of the club.

"It was a good opportunity at Forest, but I wasn't given the tools to do the job. I was not given what I was promised, so that was unfortunate that I had to leave there.

"I was just waiting for an opportunity with ambitious people. I know the people I'm going to work with and I see a team that I can develop.

"Anybody who saw the team against Fulham [in the Europa League] will testify they are a very good team, and they are one of four teams who can win the Dutch title."

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