Guus Hiddink 'not expecting' approach to become England manager, reveals agent

Dutch coach has a wealth of experience in international management and enjoyed a brief stint Stamford Bridge, winning the FA Cup during his three months in charge

9 Feb 2012 17:24:00

By Jake Watson

More On :  England, Guus Hiddink
Euro 2012 Qualifiers: Guus Hiddink (Turkey)
Getty

Former Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink he has not been in contact with the FA regarding the vacant England job, according to his agent.

Hiddink is a renowned coach at both club and international level and is likely to feature high on a list choice for the England job and after a brief, yet successful, stint in west London, he has long been linked with a return to the country.

Don't Miss

However, Hiddink’s agent Cees van Nieuwenhuizen has dismissed any suggestions that his client has been approached with the idea of replacing the Italian or that any approach is expected.

"It does not seem apparent, but that is my personal interpretation,” van Nieuwenhuizen told Voetbal International:

"I have seen the reports on the internet this morning but I know nothing further. I have no idea where this came from. It comes completely out of thin air. I've definitely not been approached."

Hiddink has fond memories of his time at Chelsea and built a strong relationship with many of the players, especially former captain John Terry, and van Nieuwenhuizen claims it would be a tough situation for Hiddink to walk into if he was to become Capello’s replacement.

"During his time at Chelsea, Guus always got on very well with John Terry - a person who has much to do with the England team. It would be a strange situation for Guus to face in the future."

Follow Goal.com on Twitter

Follow Goal.com on Facebook
 
play pause open close
 

EURO 2012 Live Update

Read More »
14:16 BST -  Germany are on the move, heading to Gdansk. Don't believe me? Here's proof:

Inside Goal.Com

  1. Omission of Ferdinand & Richards bites back at Hodgson Omission of Ferdinand & Richards bites back at Hodgson

    The Manchester United man's absence from the Three Lions squad continues to dominate debate after the Chelsea defender is ruled out and Liverpool youngster called up in his place

  2. Mock the Weekend: Euro 2012 a push too far for Cahill Mock the Weekend: Euro 2012 a push too far for Cahill

    The Three Lions can count themselves fortunate not to be clouded by Italy's off-the-field problems, while Eden Hazard fails to live up to his own billing at Wembley

  3. Why England are injury-ravaged before a tournament Why England are injury-ravaged before a tournament

    The absence of Gareth Barry, Frank Lampard and shows just how much club commitments take their toll on the national team as Euro 2012 looms

  4. Hodgson’s headaches: How to utilise Oxlade-Chamberlain Hodgson’s headaches: How to utilise Oxlade-Chamberlain

    The Arsenal starlet has proved himself capable on the big stage and effective in a number of positions for his club, but how much will he be trusted at the Euros?

  5. The Premier League targets in Euro 2012 Group A The Premier League targets in Euro 2012 Group A

    With the transfer rumour mill set to kick into a frenzy throughout this month's European Championships, Goal.com looks at which players could be heading for England this summer