No fears for Bruce over job
STEVE BRUCE has told the FA he wants to shed England’s fear factor if he becomes manager.
The Hull boss has been interviewed for the job even though Sunderland chief Sam Allardyce is favourite to succeed Roy Hodgson, who quit after a disastrous Euro 2016.
Bruce said: “What I said in the interview has to remain there but we have got to take away the fear, especially in tournaments, somehow.
“We have only won one match out of the last seven games in two tournaments.
“England have some good players, especially the young players.”
Bruce would jump at the chance to manage his country despite never winning an international cap.
The former Manchester United defender said: “Who wouldn’t take it? If you are English and it means something to you, then who wouldn’t?
“It has got to be the prime job that any Englishman would ever want to have. “>I
am highly flattered to be even considered.
“If anything happens, then let’s see what the rest of the week brings. If it does, then happy
days. To be in the mix is highly flattering.”
Allardyce remains in pole position to get the nod over his mate Bruce.
The 61-year-old will be in the Sunderland dugout for what could be the last time in tonight’s friendly at neighbours Hartlepool.
He took training as usual yesterday and Sunderland insist it’s business as normal with just over three weeks until they kick off the new season with a trip to Manchester City.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe and former Germany manager Jurgen Klinsmann are also on the FA’s shortlist.