Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin stressed his commitment to the club’s “three-year plan” as he addressed speculation linking him with the vacancy at the head of his country’s national team.

Reports in Sweden have claimed that Thelin is among the candidates being considered to replace Jon Dahl Tomasson, who was sacked following his side’s World Cup qualification failure.

The 47-year-old led Elfsborg to successive runner-up finishes in the Swedish league before guiding Aberdeen to Scottish Cup glory earlier this year in his first season in Scotland.

Addressing the speculation, Thelin said: “It’s always an honour to be mentioned in these circumstances but I have a long contract here.

“I’m really happy at Aberdeen Football Club. We have so many things, hopefully good things, to look forward t

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