Pompey boss Redknapp 'flattered' to be linked with GB Olympic football role

Organisers are hoping a side will be entered, although the Scottish, Welsh and
Northern Irish Football Associations object to the plan.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been the name touted for the role but he has distanced himself from the idea. Londoner Redknapp has taken the opposite stance.

Redknapp: Has thrown his hat into the ring to become manager of Great Britain's football team

'I'm absolutely flattered that my name is being mentioned about managing the
Great Britain team,' he said.

'Would I take it if they offered it to me? Absolutely, I would be a fool not to.

'I've had some great managerial jobs during my career but there is no doubt this would be the icing on the cake.

'The fact it is being held on my old stamping ground in East London makes it even more appealing,' Redknapp told the Sunday Mirror.