Brugges's caretaker boss Rudy Verkempinck confirmed the former England head coach is "one on the list" after his side's 2-2 draw at Birmingham in the Europa League.

McClaren parted company with Nottingham Forest last month and Brugge are looking for a new coach after sacking Adrie Koster at the weekend.

Verkempinck said: "I heard the news (about McClaren) but there are many coaches being talked about.

"Brugge is a top team and we want really a winner, a leader, and he (McClaren) is one on the list.

"We will see, I will keep doing my job and I hope a good coach will come."

Brugge looked set to deal a massive blow to City's qualification hopes after leading 2-0 at half-time but goals from Jean Beausejour and Marlon King (penalty) rescued Blues.

They are now on seven points alongside Brugge and Braga with two games remaining in Group H.

Birmingham boss Chris Hughton praised his side's fighting qualities.

Hughton said: "When you are 2-0 behind against a very good team, a footballing side, it can be difficult.

"Their forward six players are all very good footballers, and they can hurt you and they did in the first half.

"We weren't anywhere near them really but I know there is a lot of character in the team and, if we got the one goal, I knew there was every chance we could get more.

"But we rallied around and came out stronger in the second half. Sometimes when you are behind and you need a little bit extra from players, you sometimes get it.

"They are a side that has conceded goals. In the end, on the balance of play, it was a fair result."

As regards Birmingham's qualification chances, Hughton said: "All we wanted to be was up there.

"We've got two more games, hopefully that sees us qualifying.

"If we don't qualify, providing we go out giving it a real go, then we will be happy with that."