Tuesday 24 May 2016 15:05, UK
Sol Campbell believes he is the man to fix England's 'leaky' defence and insists he would still jump at the chance to work with the national side.
Roy Hodgson's men head to Euro 2016 with a wealth of attacking options but their ambitions in France may hinge on how well their defensive back-line performs.
Chris Smalling was sent off after two clumsy challenges in the FA Cup final on Saturday, while his fellow centre-backs John Stones and Gary Cahill have been criticised for inconsistent campaigns.
Campbell, who played 73 times for England and in six major tournaments, spoke to the FA in 2012 about a coaching role but was overlooked in favour of Gary Neville.
The former Tottenham and Arsenal centre-half, however, insists he holds no grudges and has opened the door to another approach.
"I asked to help out with the defence four years ago but isn't that Gary Neville's job?" Campbell said.
"If they want someone to come in and help the young defenders I would absolutely do it, I'd do it all day long.
"I've just passed all my coaching badges, I've coached around the world and I love England. I've been with England since I was 14 years old at Lilleshall, it was my dream.
"I would do anything for England and I've always thought I could bring something to the defence in a coaching capacity.
"I'm here if they need me. But would the FA come back? Who knows?"
During Campbell's career, England had a lot of defenders regarded as high quality as he, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Jamie Carragher and Ledley King all emerged during a golden period for English centre-backs.
And Campbell believes more can be done to help young defenders finding their way at international level.
"You have to get into these defender's heads," Campbell said.
"You have to be out there and ask, 'what are you seeing there?' You look at their physicality, their technique and you get everything up to the standard you need for international level.
"There are minor details in everyone and it's about seeing the right details to make a difference. If you've played that position and in those tournaments it's easier to see those details."
