Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter gave a hilarious response to being asked whether or not he would be interested in becoming the next England manager. The 49-year-old was a guest analyst during Southampton's trip to Bournemouth on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football , and was probed on whether he would be throwing his name into the hat to replace Gareth Southgate . Potter, who has also been reported as being a potential target for Manchester United should they sack Erik ten Hag , was also asked if he would prefer a return to club football over an international job, to which he revealed that his stance had recently changed.
Lee Carsley might have gotten off to a strong start as interim coach, but he isn't one of the FA's top choices Potter Open to England Job In hilarious fashion, Potter initially attempted to swerve questions surrounding his future before calling for a commercial break. However, he would eventually give his thoughts on taking up the vacant Three Lions job: "I think it's time for a commercial break isn't it? I'm only joking. I think as an Englishman it's of course a fantastic job.
But, I'm supportive of whoever the FA decide to choose and whoever that coach is. "I think Gareth did a fantastic job and I'm sure Lee [Carsley] will in his time, as long as that is, I'm sure he will do really well." When asked if he would prefer club or country in terms of work, he replied: "I think I'm open to anything, to be honest.
I'm open to everything. As I said at the start, I .
