Robbie Keane: 'The difference is I'm not from the UK, I'm from Ireland'

The Ferencvaros boss explained why he is in no rush to manage in England.

Ferencvaros' head coach Robbie Keane (Robert Hegedus/MTI via AP)

Robbie Keane has hinted he will be extending his stay as Ferencvaros boss following the Europa League win over Rangers.

Keane has been linked with other jobs, including at Rangers' rivals Celtic, but speaking to TNT Sports after the 2-1 win in Budapest, he insisted he is perfectly happy where he is.

"I just want to keep doing what I'm doing, I love being a manager.  It's the second best thing to playing. I love this job, I love winning. It's been a good ride so far. I want to continue it and there will be an announcement soon." 

Asked why he hasn't been keener to pursue a career in the UK, Keane said: "The thing is with me, the difference is, I'm not from the UK, I'm from Ireland. So whether I get on a flight an hour away, or two hours away from Dublin, there's no difference. 

"I understand the question, because I played in England for a long time and that's where I made my name. I totally understand that, but why not go to a massive club abroad and learn about yourself? 

"Also when you manage a team in England, Championship, Premier League wherever it may be, you've got probably 12, 14 foreign players, probably three or four English players. It's no different here.

"Go away, learn your trade. But this isn't learning your trade, I'm playing in the Uefa Cup, playing Fenerbahce, played against Rangers, Ludogorets, 

"To be playing in this competition, this is why I came as well. I want to be involved in big nights like that. I had it as a player and I get that buzz and you saw it today. Our fans were incredible, the atmosphere was incredible. Do you get that in the Championship? Play against these teams? You probably don't."