Ledley King is urging Harry Redknapp to continue what he has started at Tottenham in the face of speculation about the England job.
Redknapp is the clear favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as the national team manager following the Italian's resignation last Wednesday, but King says everyone at White Hart Lane is desperate for him to stay.
The 64-year-old has also admitted that he would be interested in the challenge of taking charge of his country although he has ruled out the possibility of a job share given the demands of the two roles.
Spurs are currently in the hunt for their first Premier League title since 1961, and the England defender places the third placed club's progress firmly down to the influence of the former Portsmouth and West Ham boss.
King told Sky Sports: "As a group of players we love him and hopefully he will stay.
"This sort of speculation always happens in football, but we would love to keep him.
"Harry has brought the club on massively. We were bottom of the league when he first came in and the results picked up immediately.
"Straight away he showed his people skills, his ability to lift players even when their confidence was low.
"He has gone from strength to strength, brought in some good, experienced players who know what it takes. It has been really good."
Tottenham fans echoed King's sentiments throughout Saturday's impressive 5-0 win over Newcastle as they chanted "We want you to stay."
Louis Saha netted twice on debut as Redknapp's men outlined their credentials to be classed as genuine title contenders, while at the same time highlighting the reason why he is the obvious choice to replace Capello.