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Ranieri laughs off England speculation with quip about bookmakers

Leicester City Training and Press Conference

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Claudio Ranieri, Manager of Leicester City speaks during a Leicester City press conference ahead of their Champions League match against FC Porto at The King Power Stadium on September 26, 2016 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

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When it comes to quotes, Claudio Ranieri is one of the best.

The Leicester City manager was put on the spot after Tuesday’s 1-0 UEFA Champions League win over Porto, and handled it well.

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Asked about his name appearing on betting sites as a favorite to replace disgraced England boss Sam Allardyce -- who left the job Tuesday -- Ranieri responded with a nod to Leicester’s long odds-defying Premier League title run.

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