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Newcastle boss Pardew reiterates England ambitions
Sep 30, 2012 4:10:00 PM
The Magpies' boss has just signed an incredible eight-year contract at St James' Park, and reveals he would like to be in the frame for the Three Lions' job at the end of it
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has reiterated that he would be interested in becoming England manager in the future.The 51-year-old arrived at Sports Direct Arena to replace the popular Chris Hughton in 2010 and, after seeing his reputation soar with the Tyneside club's fifth-placed finish in the Premier League last season, has made no secret in the past of his desire to take charge of the Three Lions.
The club secured a new eight-year contract with the former Southampton manager on Thursday and Pardew hopes to honour the deal before considering his future.
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"I have always felt that a person can be a success as England manager. I won't change my opinion on that, but I don't think it's easy.
"Roy Hodgson probably has a tough spell as England manager because our pool of players is not as great as it used to be. Ultimately my ambition might reach that conclusion: to be England manager.
"It's not something I would not do and it's not something I want to do right now."
Pardew also praised Newcastle owner Mike Ashley after the pair's recent contract negotiations, revealing it was the Magpies' owner who suggested the length of the deal.
"Both of us looked at the contract and felt it lacked a bit of security. So, this contract is more secure for Mike in terms of keeping me at the football club," he added.
"The eight years came from Mike. I never got to the point of talking about how long I wanted the contract for. He spoke to me about eight years - and I thought: 'OK!'"
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