Could Hull manager be next national boss?
The FA interviewed Steve Bruce for the vacant England job yesterday- making him the second manager interviewed since Roy Hodgson resigned following Euro 2016.
The Hull boss, 55, has had a formal discussion about his ambitions. It is believed there is a possibility of him teaming up with either Alan Shearer or Rio Ferdinand, two players with stellar international reputations.
Bruce, a former Manchester United captain, is said to be ‘very keen’ on the role. His club are aware of the interest from the FA, who are eager to avoid the problems caused by their first interview with Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce.
He has also stressed that the FA’s drive for a new boss should not undermine Hull’s return to the Premier League, for which he is trying to add new recruits to his squad.
It is not known if all three FA headhunters – vice-chairman David Gill, technical chief Dan Ashworth and chief executive Martin Glenn – were present at Bruce’s interview.
At least one of them is believed to be out of the country. All three interviewed Allardyce, who is still the favourite with the bookmakers.
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
