Scolari interested in replacing Hodgson as England manager

Former Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has declared an interest in becoming England’s next manager.

The 67-year-old guided Brazil to victory in the 2002 World Cup and was in contention to succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson as England boss in 2006 before he ruled out a move due to intense scrutiny from the British media.

Scolari failed in his only stint in England as he lasted just six months at Chelsea but insists he would be willing to what the Football Association may propose.

“I am the manager of Guangzhou and I am concentrating on my job here,” Scolari told theDaily Mail.

“But I know the importance of the England job in world football. I’ve an affection for English football and I am aware of the need for the national team to be successful.

“I understand the importance of an international manager from my time with Brazil and Portugal.”

Gareth Southgate was the early favourite to succeed Roy Hodgson, who immediately resigned after England’s exit at Euro 2016, but widespread reports now claim that the 45-year-old is unwilling to take on the role, even on an interim basis.