England goalkeeping great Peter Shilton feels that Tottenham's late-season slump may make it a more simple decision for Harry Redknapp to depart for the national team.
With Spurs now looking like they will struggle to qualify for the Champions League, Redknapp's choice to jump ship and take the England job he has been so heavily linked with could be made much easier according to Shilton.
"But maybe the fact Spurs have had a dip in form could be a blessing for England.
"Maybe they (the Football Association) think they can announce it a bit earlier if Spurs are not going to qualify for the Champions League.
"But the sooner the better. It is a bit of a dilemma and you can understand the FA because they've got this club-versus-country situation.
"For the England fans and team, it has got to be done as soon as possible.""There is this situation where Harry might be going for the Champions League spot and so he wants to be loyal to the club," he said.
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