POCH PITCH FOR ENGLAND JOB

Curveball from ex-Spurs boss on the eve of tournament

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he is open to becoming england manager as Gareth Southgate’s team prepare to kick off their World cup campaign.

Former tottenham boss Pochettino was at Wembley for england’s last game, the draw with Germany in September.

Southgate’s contract expires in 2026 but there is speculation the 52-year-old will leave after the Qatar World cup. now Pochettino, 50, has opened the door to succeeding Southgate, as england prepare to face iran on Monday.

‘My relationship with england has always been very good,’ he told The Athletic. ‘We have a very good relationship with the academies, trying to develop young players for the national team. i feel so comfortable here. You never know what happens. i am open to everything.’

Pochettino has already worked with Fa technical director John McDermott at Spurs. the argentine is looking for a route back into management after leaving Paris Saint-Germain earlier this year.