Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth has reiterated his desire to stay at the club following speculation over his future.

The 48-year-old had been linked to his former club, Preston North End, following the sacking of Frankie McAvoy on December 6.

However, following McAvoy’s departure, ex-Plymouth Argue manager Ryan Lowe took over at Deepdale.

Ainsworth said: “This club gave me my twilight years, they gave me a chance at football management and there is and have been opportunities that have come up, but, I am totally focused on getting this club to the Championship.

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“That is my sole aim.

“I want the fans to enjoy it and this is a great story.

“I think too many people get swayed with money or the status, but, you’ve got to be ready for the Championship as it’s a really tough league and I am really happy with where I am.”

He also praised his opposite number in Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink following the match on December 7.

He added: “I have huge respect for Jimmy.

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“I was lucky enough to play against him in the same league and he was a fabulous goal scorer.

“He is a great motivator and he has got a good team.

“They work their socks off for him and I have a lot of respect for him, but, I’m really proud that we have got the win.”