‘I would be very surprised if I didn’t finish the season with Tottenham’ – Harry Redknapp

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed his intention to remain at White Hart Lane until the end of the current season.

The 64-year-old has been heavily linked with the vacant England manager’s job following Fabio Capello’s resignation on Wednesday, with the former West Ham boss clear favourite to succeed the Italian.

However, following the announcement that Stuart Pearce will take over the Three Lions hotseat on an interim basis for the friendly clash with the Netherlands in February, it has been suggested that Redknapp could take on the role in a part time capacity.

Whilst not ruling out a potential club and country balancing act, Redknapp has reiterated his commitment to Spurs, and stated his belief he will still be in charge in north London come May.

"I hope so," said Redknapp. “I'd be very surprised if I didn't finish the season with Tottenham, that's for sure.

"I haven't thought about not being here at the end of the season and I've got no idea why I shouldn't."

With England’s next two games following the Holland clash coming after the Premier League season, it is feasible that Redknapp would be able to take on the international role alongside his position with Spurs.

However, the ex-Portsmouth boss is refusing to get carried away with the hysteria surrounding his potential appointment.

"Let's not kid ourselves, it is aggro," he said.

"You know what's coming. There has been a lot of great managers and when someone like Capello finds it hard going, it has got to be hard going and no-one likes personal abuse, do they?

"Everybody always thinks they can pick a better team than the manager, so you have to make sure your team wins then no-one can argue with you.

"But if you get beaten, you've got a problem."

Redknapp was also keen to touch upon the issue of confidence within the England camp, a problem recently noted by FA chairman David Bernstein, with the Spurs boss suggesting that Premier League player’s often struggle to replicate their performances on the international stage.

"They do go into their shells a bit," he said.

"You wonder sometimes whether you'd rather see the games played at Old Trafford or Anfield where there's an atmosphere and it's intimidating. I've often thought that.

"Wembley is a showpiece stadium with open pitch and it's not quite the same.

"England have got great players, it's about getting the best out of them.

"It's the same for everyone. If the editor is telling you you're doing a great job, you feel good. If he keeps telling you you are rubbish, it's murder. Your confidence goes.

"We all want a pat on the back.

"I want the chairman to say 'well done' to me. I love it if he says 'Harry, you aren't half doing a good job for us'."

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