Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has distanced himself from the reports linking him with replacing Gareth Southgate as England boss.
The quest to find Southgate’s successor is on after he announced his resignation on Tuesday following the Euro 2024 final defeat, bringing to an end his amazing eight-year spell in charge.
Top of the Football Association’s shortlist are the likes of Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, Lee Carsley and Mauricio Pochettino.
But there are plenty of other names under consideration, with the FA not ruling out hiring a foreign manager like Pep Guardiola or Sarina Wiegman.
And, as reported on Wednesday, Postecoglou is also in contention, with the FA impressed by the Australian’s management style and the instant impact he made at Spurs last season.
The North London side finished fifth in the table whilst playing a very-attacking style of football, with Postecoglou praised for quickly turning around their tactics after several years of negative football under Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho.
But it seems that England will not be playing ‘Angeball’ any time soon, with the manager saying he has no interest in leaving Tottenham.
Speaking to Sky Sports after Spurs thrashed Hearts 5-1 in a friendly on Wednesday evening, Postecoglou said: ‘Mate, I’m in the middle of pre-season.
‘I’m the Tottenham manager and I’ve got nothing else [on my mind] but trying to bring success to this football club. And until I do that there’s no point in me thinking about anything else
‘That’s where my focus is completely. I had a nap this afternoon mate. I have no idea what’s going on [with the rumours].’
Postecoglou already has experience in international football having managed Australia for four years, winning the 2015 Asian Cup, and notably did not rule out the possibility of coaching another national team.
‘I enjoyed my time, I had four great years, won the Asian Cup, qualified for the World Cup. But with all these things there’s always a natural end,’ he added.
‘Who wouldn’t love coaching their national team but in the future who knows man. Five years ago I was in Japan. Now I’m in the Premier League.’
Postecoglou will now be prepping Spurs for their next pre-season match against QPR on Saturday, with their 2024/25 campaign kicking off in August against Leicester City.
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