Harry Redknapp knows it would be very hard for him to turn down the opportunity to manage his country but he is not sure if life as an international manager would suit him.
Redknapp is the front runner to replace Fabio Capello as England manager when the Italian steps down after the Euro 2012 finals this summer.
The Football Association are keen to appoint an Englishman and Redknapp is in agreement, but he knows that life as an international manager would be dramatically different from the day-to-day involvement he current enjoys at Tottenham.
"I enjoy the day-to-day coming in to work with players, going out on the training pitch every day, seeing the players," Redknapp said in an interview with BBC Radio 4.
"I don't know if seeing players once every six or seven weeks....it would be different for me and I would find it very difficult.
"I would be very bored, I imagine.
"I've always said it's the pinnacle for any Englishman to manage their country. When Fabio Capello finishes, I would like to see them give it to an Englishman.
"If it came along, it would be difficult to turn it down for any Englishman."
Redknapp has previously admitted that he would jump at the opportunity to take over the Three Lions but Tottenham have played down speculation linking their manager with the position, insisting he is committed to the White Hart Lane outfit for the remainder of the season.