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.'
