Redknapp ´would be bored´ by England job

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has revealed it would be difficult to turn down the chance of becoming the next England manager.

But the 64-year-old admitted he would get very bored by the long breaks between games.

The Spurs boss is believed to be the top candidate to succeed Fabio Capello when his contract runs out after Euro 2012, but says the lack of regular training and match-day preparation would be come as a shock to most club managers.

In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Redknapp said: “I enjoy the day-to-day coming in to work with players, going out on the training pitch every day, seeing the players.”

“I don’t know if seeing players once every six or seven weeks … it would be different for me and I would find it very difficult.”

“I would be very bored, I imagine. I’ve always said it’s the pinnacle for any Englishman to want to manage their country. When Fabio Capello finishes, I would like to see them give it to an Englishman. If it came along, it would be difficult to turn it down for any Englishman.”

The FA has spoken about the want of a British candidate to take over the reins from Capello, which would raise the possibility of approaching the likes of David Moyes or Martin O’Neill.

But it seems more than likely that they will give English managers like Redknapp and Roy Hodgson first shot at the role.

Redknapp also voiced his concerns about the intentions of wealthy owners, adding: “I don’t know where it’s all going to be in 20 years time.”

“I can see us playing Premier League games all around the world on a regular basis. If you’re from China or India or Russia and you own a club, you’re going to want to take your club back to where you come from.”