England job is 'poisoned chalice' says Harry Redknapp

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits he is still as keen as ever to become England manager, despite admitting the job is a "poisoned chalice".

Redknapp is the bookmakers' favourite to replace Fabio Capello when his contract expires next summer.

But while he would gladly take the job, Redknapp admits the position does have its drawbacks.

Asked whether the job is a poisoned chalice, Redknapp said: "Yes.

"(But) it would be difficult for any Englishman to turn the job down. I'm not pushing myself for the job; whoever gets offered the job, if they're an Englishman, it would be hard to say no because it's your country."

Reports recently claimed that the FA even wanted Redknapp to take over from Capello before Euro 2012.

But Redknapp is adamant that he has had no contact from the FA and insists he has never spoken to Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy about it.

"I haven't heard nothing from anybody so I'll just get on with my job and see what happens," said Redknapp ahead of Spurs' Europa League clash against PAOK Salonika tonight.

"You never know what happens in this game, do you? You never know what's just around the corner.

"I've never discussed anything with Daniel about England. There are plenty of other boys about who could do the job. We'll see how we go."

Redknapp will make 10 changes to his side from the one that beat Wolves 2-0 on Saturday.

The 64-year-old has given priority to the club's league campaign over the Europa League and recently described tonight's game in Greece as a "nuisance".

That said, the Spurs boss is enjoying being able to come away with the club to Greek's second largest city.

"I've never been to the country before," Redknapp said. "We probably won't see a lot, but it's interesting.

"It's a lovely country but I've never been, not even on holiday. We used to go to Canvey Island every year."