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Venables open to FAI approach

Terry Venables has admitted he would have to seriously consider any approach from the Football Association of Ireland.

Venables said: 'I was asked if I have heard from Ireland. I said I hadn't even heard from Scotland.

'I have not heard from anyone. I can assure you of that. If it comes around (being sounded out for the Ireland job) I will think about it then but not before.'

Venables left England along with manager Steve McLaren after failing to qualify for Euro 2008. A vastly experienced coach at club level, he also had a spell in charge of Australia.

Venables said: 'I have enjoyed the international experience. It wasn't as good as we wanted it (with England) by any stretch of the imagination.

'What I do or not remains to be seen. I thought I had finished three times or so but then we go again.

'That's who I am. You cannot be away from the game because you love it.

'I like big challenges. In the main I have not been unhappy with the challenges I have taken on.'

 
Terry Venables is one of the favourites to succeed Steve Staunton
Terry Venables is one of the favourites to succeed Steve Staunton
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