McCarthy actually scored in Parreira's last game in charge, when South Africa beat Paraguay 3-0 in March 2008, but the Brazilian quit shortly after to care for his ill wife.

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Mr Clegg said wanted a change of personnel when Lord Rennard quit but the "immediate reason" for his going was "ill health".

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