England's interim manager Gareth Southgate has cast doubt on whether he will accept a full-time position if it is offered by his Football Association employers.
The former England Under-21 boss was put in charge for four matches after Sam Allardyce was sacked in September for behaving "inappropriately" when seeking a lucrative sideline role while talking to undercover reporters.
"I think when you are in the position I am in you need to be clear of what is being asked," Southgate said.
"There is a big difference, for example, between being asked to take the team over the summer or to take the team for three years or take the team for a year and a half.
"I don't think it is as easy as saying, 'yes I would like the job'. I would also like to see how it is affecting my family and my health probably."
The former England defender has two more games in charge, having led the side to a 2-0 home win over Malta and a 0-0 draw against Slovenia in World Cup qualifying matches.
Southgate's men host bitter rivals Scotland in a World Cup qualifier on November 11 before entertaining Spain in a friendly four days later.
Reuters