MICK Newell has told the Post there are no hard feelings despite missing out on the England job he so craved.
The Nottinghamshire director of cricket was interviewed last week as he made the shortlist to replace Andy Flower.
However, the ECB chose to give Lancashire coach Peter Moores a second chance in the job.
Newell had previously said this was his best chance to win the right to lead his country and even though that door has slammed shut, possibly for good, he insists he holds no ill will to the Lord's top brass.
He said: "I was pleased to get an interview and be given a chance to put my case across. Even though I missed out I think it went pretty well.
"Of course if you apply for a job you want it and are disappointed when you don't get it. That's what's happened and after a few days off for Easter I'll be fully focussed on preparing Notts for our next game.
"There was an excellent line-up of coaches in the final interviews and I fully appreciate the decision they made."
