England role interests Pochettino – but not yet

Rob Conlon

Mauricio Pochettino admits he would be interested in becoming England manager – but insists he still has work to do with Tottenham.

Spurs boss Pochettino has been among the names mooted as a potential successor to Sam Allardyce, who was forced to resign after becoming embroiled in the Daily Telegraph’s investigation into corruption in English football.

Asked about managing the English national team, the Argentinian said: “Yes, why not? In the future. Not now, it’s impossible. I signed a new contract here. It’s not my moment.”

Former Southampton manager Pochettino signed a new five-year deal with Tottenham in May, and is one of a host of names to commit their future to White Hart Lane.

Cameron Carter-Vickers is the latest player to sign a new contract, with the 18-year-old penning a deal until 2019 on Thursday.