Hoddle shows interest in second coming as Englad boss

In 1999 Glenn Hoddle became the first England manager to be sacked since Sir Alf Ramsey in 1974. Credit: Reuters

Former manager Glenn Hoddle has suggested he would be interested in leading England on a caretaker basis at this summer's European Championships.

The 54-year-old last managed his country in 1998 - losing his job after comments concerning disabled people made in a newspaper interview - and has not coached a side since leaving Wolves in 2006.

But, with no-one installed as England boss for the summer tournament following Fabio Capello`s departure, a number of names and options, in particular Harry Redknapp, Roy Hodgson and current caretaker Stuart Pearce, have been mentioned.

Hoddle, though, has added his name to that list by telling the Independent that he feels he has unfinished business with the national job.

"If I were to die tomorrow, my life would be incomplete," he said, referring to his previous stint in charge.

Hoddle, who won 53 caps for England as a player, does not think that using a caretaker coach is too bad an idea, should Redknapp not take the job on a permanent basis, citing the example of England`s rugby union side and their temporary boss, Stuart Lancaster.

"Look at how a caretaker has worked for the England rugby team in the 6 Nations - they've done fantastically," he added.

"Everyone's got an edge. No-one's sure of a place and everyone has an incentive. So I'd back the FA if they decided not to go for a full-time manager yet. If Harry goes and does well, fine."