I still haven't given up hope of managing England, insists Pompey's Cup Final boss Harry Redknapp

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The 61-year-old said Portsmouth will be his last club when he does retire from club management. The Daily Mail revealed this week that off-the-field problems had made the former West Ham boss consider his enthusiasm to carry on.

High hopes: Redknapp says he would love to become the England manager one day

And Redknapp told the London Evening Standard it is true that off-the-field problems over the past 12 months have affected him deeply. But he has decided not to walk away from football.

Redknapp admitted he is still concerned about his wife Sandra, who was left traumatised last November when City of London police officers raided the family home in Dorset when she was alone in the house.

The family were also left grief-stricken by the recent death of Sandra's younger sister Pat, who was married to Frank Lampard, father of the Chelsea midfield star.

But he insisted: "I love it here at Portsmouth. I enjoy coming in here to training every day. I'll stay be here until I'm not wanted.

"I don't feel any older, any different. I've got a good team here and the owner, Sacha Gaydamak, treats me well."

But Redknapp fancies one more challenge, taking charge of the national team.

"I think most people in this country would like to see an Englishman manage England. I haven't given up hope. It's a great opportunity," he said.

"There are six players in that England squad who I signed as kids. Given the opportunity I am sure I could do a job."