Harry Redknapp in a quandary

Harry Redknapp has said he would not turn down the England job if the Football Association came calling in two years' time.

Tottenham manager Redknapp is the bookies' favourite to succeed Fabio Capello, who has confirmed he intends to depart the role after the 2012 European Championships.

Asked if he would turn down his country, Redknapp said: "No, but I don't want to start saying 'I want the England job'. I will probably be too old." Yet he added: "People will always take it because, if you're English, it's the pinnacle of your career if you're in management. You've got to take the job if you get offered it. (But) whoever takes it gets absolutely slaughtered."