Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says it would be “the biggest loss of face in the history of football” if he were to take the England job.
The German has been linked with the vacancy along with others since Gareth Southgate stepped down after England’s defeat by Spain in the final of Euro 2024.
Klopp, 57, left Liverpool at the end of last season saying he was “running out of energy” after nine years with the Reds that saw him deliver the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup.
Appearing at the International Coaches’ Congress in Wurzburg, Germany, Klopp was asked if there were any offers on the table.
“At the moment, there is nothing at all in terms of jobs. No club, no country,” he said.
“England? That would be the biggest loss of face in the history of football if I said I’ll make an exception for you.”
On Tuesday, Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe, who has also been linked with England, said he has not had contact with the Football Association over the job.
“Absolutely no contact whatsoever from anybody – and I’m fully committed to Newcastle,” said Howe when asked about England during Newcastle’s pre-season trip to Japan.
England’s first game following Southgate’s departure will be against Republic of Ireland in Dublin on 7 September in the Uefa Nations League.
As well as Howe, England Under-21s boss Lee Carsley has been linked with the job along with former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter and Thomas Tuchel, who most recently managed Bayern Munich.
