Redknapp rules out dual mandate

Harry Redknapp would be open to the idea of managing England at Euro 2012 this summer while remaining in charge of Tottenham.

He insists, however, that it would be “impossible” to marry both jobs on a long-term basis, claiming such a move would hamper the national side’s chances of success and be “unfair” on the Tottenham fans who supported him during his recent tax evasion trial.

Redknapp is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as England boss after the Italian’s shock resignation last week.