Sir Alex Ferguson being urged to come out of retirement and manage Australia

Ex-Red Devils goalkeeper Mark Bosnich wants Sir Alex Ferguson to come out of retirement and take up the role of managing the Australian Football National Team.

The Socceroos sacked their German manager Holger Osieck last week, following back-to-back 6-0 defeats against Brazil and France.

Mark Bosnich, who played under Sir Alex for two seasons, believes that Football Federation Australia should pull out all the stops and convince the 71-year old to take charge.

“We’ve been throwing around a lot of names but there’s one person that I haven’t heard mentioned – even though I’ve got more reason than anyone not to suggest him,” Bosnich, who endured a fractious relationship with Ferguson during his second spell at Old Trafford, said in an interview.

“I’m just being honest and have had experience under him, so know what he’s like – it is Sir Alex Ferguson.

“That name hasn’t been put about, but we need someone of that ilk.

“He (Ferguson) would command a top whack, but in life, and especially in sport, you get what you pay for. If you want the very best, you’re going to have to pay for the best.”