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Ex-Spurs boss Pochettino confirms England interest

Former PSG and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he's open to the England job.

Gareth Southgate's contract expires at the end of the Euro 2026 campaign - but there is some speculation that the 52-year-old could leave at the end of the World Cup, although the FA want him to see out his deal.

And Pochettino has opened the door to succeeding Southgate, just four days before England's opener versus Iran. He already has a relationship with the FA's technical director John McDermott, who he worked with at Spurs.

"Of course, my relationship with England has always been very good," he told the Athletic.

"We have a very good relationship with the academies, trying to develop young players for the national team. I feel so comfortable here. You never know what happens. I am open to everything."

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