The 67-year-old, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, rejected England in 2006 but admits he would be keen on a move now
Former Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has declared an interest in becoming England’s next manager.
The
67-year-old guided Brazil to victory in the 2002 World Cup and was in
contention to succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson as England boss in 2006 before
he ruled out a move due to intense scrutiny from the British media.
Scolari
failed in his only stint in England as he lasted just six months at
Chelsea but insists he would be willing to what the Football Association
may propose.
“I am the manager of Guangzhou and I am concentrating on my job here,” Scolari told the Daily Mail.
“But I know the importance of the England job in world
football. I’ve an affection for English football and I am aware of the
need for the national team to be successful.
“I understand the importance of an international manager from my time with Brazil and Portugal.”
Gareth Southgate was the early favourite to succeed Roy Hodgson, who
immediately resigned after England’s exit at Euro 2016, but widespread
reports now claim that the 45-year-old is unwilling to take on the role, even on an interim basis.
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