Redknapp cool over England link

05 November 2010 15:12
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has once again played down talk of him succeeding Fabio Capello as England manager in two years' time.[LNB] Owen Coyle, whose Bolton side host Redknapp's Spurs in the Premier League on Saturday, has described the 63-year-old as the "perfect" candidate to replace Capello when the Italian's contract expires in 2012.[LNB]But Redknapp, whose stock has never been higher following Tuesday night's thrilling Champions League win over holders Inter, repeated his usual mantra about the England job.[LNB]He said of Coyle's comments: "It's very nice for him to say that but it's two years down the line.[LNB]"You know what this game's like: you're flavour of the month this month; next month, they want to bin you. That's football.[LNB]"If I'm doing great people'll talk about me; if I'm not doing well I'll be out, forgotten.[LNB]"I appreciate Owen's comments, for sure, but no-one knows where you are in six weeks' time in this game, let alone two years."[LNB]Redknapp, who has made no secret of his desire to manage his country, added: "There might be one or two young managers who come along in a year, 18 months, English lads.[LNB]"I'd like to see an Englishman get the job.[LNB]"Whether it'd be me in the frame in two years', who knows?"

Source: Team_Talk