Postecoglou focused on Spurs after England link

AFP | London

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Ange Postecoglou insists he has “no idea” about reports claiming the Tottenham boss is a contender to take charge of England. The Football Association have started their search for a new manager following Gareth Southgate’s decision to end his eight-year reign on Tuesday in the aftermath of last weekend’s Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain.

Postecoglou has joined England Under-21s coach Lee Carsley, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, former Chelsea bosses Mauricio Pochettino and Graham Potter and ex-Bayern Munich chief Thomas Tuchel on the FA’s list of potential candidates. After a largely impressive first season with Tottenham, who finished fifth in the Premier League, the attack-minded Postecoglou would be an intriguing choice to replace Southgate, who was widely criticised for his cautious tactics.

However, the 58-year-old stressed his attention remains on Tottenham, who opened their pre-season with a 5-1 win at Scottish Premiership side Hearts on Wednesday. “I am at the start of pre-season and am the Tottenham manager, so I have got nothing else (on my mind) but trying to bring success to this football club,” Postecoglou said. “Until I do that, there is no point in me thinking about anything else. “I had a nap this afternoon, so I have no idea what is going on (with the speculation).”