Pierre van Hooijdonk says he cannot imagine England coach Sarina Wiegman taking charge of a men's football team as female coaches have 'less credibility'.
The former Netherlands, Celtic and Nottingham Forest striker made the controversial comments on a Dutch television show, adding he cannot envisage a female boss in the Premier League either.
His compatriot Wesley Sneijder agreed with Van Hooijdonk, telling another show 'we are going too far' in forcing women to coach men's teams.
It follows Joey Barton's comments about female football pundits giving opinions on the men's game, which led to a ferocious backlash.