Guardiola for England? 'Cannot see it happening'

On Monday, Phil McNulty took questions from England fans, mainly on who ought to be next in line to manage the nation.

David asked: Hi Phil, there is lots of speculation on the England job. Can I ask who you think should be England manager and why? My thoughts are either Pep Guardiola or Eddie Howe. I think the position would suit Howe more than Guardiola with him being English and used to working with a real core of English players Could Guardiola get the best out of what is on paper a talented crop of players?

Phil answered: Guardiola would be the dream but I just cannot see that happening.

I would never doubt Pep Guardiola’s ability to get the best out of players because he is a genius but it would be different for him trying to get his ideas across in a few days with a national team - as opposed to his intense, meticulous work day after day on the training ground.