Hoddle has ‘no chance’ of becoming France coach

GLENN HODDLE has “no chance” of being picked as the new France coach, according to one of the most powerful men in the French game.

French Football League vice-president Gervais Martel was dismissive of the former England and Tottenham manager’s prospects of succeeding Jacques Santini, and insisted the job must not go to a foreign coach.

Hoddle confirmed his candidature with a fax to the French Football Federation on Tuesday, but Jean Tigana and Laurent Blanc are clear favourites for the vacant position.