Glenn Hoddle welcomes FA talks over England role after Roy Hodgson exit

By Lyall Thomas

Image: Glenn Hoddle coached under Harry Redknapp at QPR last year

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle says he would welcome talks with the FA about a role with the national side.

The 58-year-old, who managed England between 1996 and 1999, has been tipped by a number of high-profile figures to succeed Roy Hodgson, including former England U21 manager Peter Taylor

FA chief executive Martin Glenn, who has admitted he is "not a football expert", makes up a three-man panel in search of a new boss alongside technical director Dan Ashworth and vice-chairman David Gill - and they have been encouraged to take their time.

Ex-England U21 boss Peter Taylor believes Glenn Hoddle is the right man

But Hoddle, who made 58 appearances for England as a player, says he is open to talks about any role the FA might have in mind.

"I am flattered that people in football are saying that perhaps I should have another go at it," Hoddle told ITV.

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"I've not had contact from the FA but if they did come then I would talk to them about whatever role they want. But I can assure you there has been no contact.

"The bottom line is; if they come and want to talk, I'll talk. They might just want some feedback, they might have their guy already.

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Image: Glenn Hoddle took England to the 1998 World Cup last-16

"They are doing the right thing by taking their time. It is a big call for them and for the country."

Hoddle took England to only one major tournament - the 1998 World Cup in which they were knocked out in the last-16 by Argentina - and was sacked in 1999.

Hoddle's 60 percent win rate as England manager is bettered only by Sir Alf Ramsey and Fabio Capello.

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