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'I Love The Country' - Graham Potter Open to Sweden Job After West Ham Sacking

'I Love The Country' - Graham Potter Open to Sweden Job After West Ham Sacking
'I Love The Country' - Graham Potter Open to Sweden Job After West Ham SackingJonathan Brady / PA Images / Profimedia

Graham Potter has revealed he’s open to managing Sweden following his dismissal from West Ham, saying he “loves the country.”

Potter, 50, started his professional managerial career with Östersunds FK back in 2011, taking them from the fourth tier of Swedish football to its top division and helped them lift the Swedish Cup in 2017.

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The Englishman’s last two jobs in the Premier League haven’t been quite as successful, however, and was recently sacked by West Ham after eight months in the job.

He appears to be looking for an immediate return to the action and has opened the door to taking over the Sweden national team following the dismissal of Jon Dahl Tomasson.

"I'm actually in Sweden right now, in my house in Sweden," Potter told Swedish media outlet Fotbollskanalen.

"I'm between jobs and just left the Premier League.

"I'm open to anything, really, where I feel I can help. The job as head coach of the Swedish national team is fantastic.

"I have feelings for Sweden. I love the country and I love Swedish football. I have a lot to be grateful for towards Swedish football.

"So yes, it would be a fantastic opportunity for me, obviously."