- The 49-year-old was sacked as Chelsea manager last year after a disappointing spell.
- Potter has been linked with the England job currently held by Lee Carsley.
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Graham Potter has revealed he is “open to anything” and described the England manager’s role as a “fantastic job” in a rare public appearance 18 months after he was sacked by Chelsea.
The 49-year-old was appointed Blues manager in September 2022 after a successful spell at Brighton that saw him lead the Seagulls to ninth place in the Premier League standings, their highest finish in the competition at that time. moment.
However, Potter suffered an early setback in his first month at Stamford Bridge, falling to a humiliating 4–1 defeat against his former team, and the manager struggled to revive his perception among fans. He was fired in April with several games left in the season.
Over the last year, Potter has rarely been seen but there has been much speculation about a possible return to management and whether he is fit to take the England job.
Now Potter has revealed he is “open to anything” as he appears as an S expert.ky sports‘Monday Night Football ahead of Southampton’s clash with Bournemouth.
Graham Potter has revealed he is “open to anything” and described the role of England manager as a “fantastic job”.
The 49-year-old was sacked as Chelsea manager in April 2023 after a disappointing spell as manager.
He began by saying, “Lee (Carsley) is in a fortunate position, isn’t he?”
The former Blues boss was then asked if he would be interested in the Three Lions coaching job.
‘I think it’s time for a commercial break, right?’ he joked. “As an Englishman it’s a fantastic job, but I support whatever the FA decide to do.
“I’m open to anything, developing players, developing teams, making a difference.”
Carsley has only been handed the England dugout on a temporary basis but managed to land the job full-time after impressive wins over Ireland in Dublin and Finland at Wembley this month.
Potter also shed light on why he fell off the radar after he was sacked by Chelsea 18 months ago, vowing to “come back stronger” after the setback.
“To be honest, it’s been deliberate: spending some time with the family, connecting with them after a 12-year journey that starts in the fourth division of Swedish football and ends in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
‘It’s a trip that doesn’t come free. It’s nice to be able to spend some time with them, connect with them and see what the journey has in store for them.
‘It’s disappointing. It is never pleasant to lose your job, but you have to treat it as a learning experience, you have to treat it as an opportunity to grow and improve.
He began by saying, “Lee (Carsley) is in a fortunate position, isn’t he?”
Carsley has been handed the England dugout on a temporary basis but managed to land the job full-time after wins over Ireland in Dublin and Finland at Wembley this month.
Potter suffered an early setback in his first month at Stamford Bridge, falling to a humiliating 4-1 defeat against his former team.
‘I am grateful for the opportunity I had and grateful for the experience. It was tough and challenging, but there were also some standout moments.
‘It’s about putting it in perspective, not trying to blame yourself entirely, but also not trying to blame others. It’s about finding balance, reflecting and coming back stronger.
‘I’ve (watched a lot of football). “It’s been nice taking my boys to football and it’s nice to see it at my house, away from the prying eyes of the media and the scrutiny that comes with the job.”
