Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is keen for the Great Britain football team at the London 2012 Olympics to be a full strength squad. He told BBC Sport: "I'm not sure of the actual criteria, what is needed and what you're allowed to pick but I'd like to see us pick the strongest possible team from Great Britain."
He added: "Whether we have some of the Irish lads, the Scottish lads, let's pick the best team.
"It's a one-off opportunity, the Olympic Games in this country, I'd like to see us pick the best possible team and try to win the gold medal."
Redknapp would have no problem allowing his players to go out on Olympic duty.
He said: "I think it's a fantastic honour to represent your team in the Olympic Games and yes I would (let them play). Whoever they pick, I wouldn't stand in their way."
Redknapp admits he would be shocked if home nations' concerns about losing their autonomy proved justified.
"I wouldn't see that being a possibility. Surely that couldn't be right? That would be a disaster."
