Harry Redknapp should be the next England manager, says Owen Coyle

Harry Redknapp's success in converting Gareth Bale from promising full-back to one of the world's most exciting wingers proves why the Tottenham manager should become the next manager of England, according to Owen Coyle.

Harry Redknapp's genius to bring out best in Gareth Bale, says Owen Coyle
Thinking allowed: Harry Redknapp pulled a masterstroke with Gareth Bale Credit: Photo: REUTERS

The Bolton manager faces the daunting task of plotting a way to halt Bale's momentum when Spurs travel to the Reebok Stadium on Saturday. Bale destroyed Maicon in the eye-catching 3-1 Champions League victory against Inter Milan on Tuesday.

While Coyle is brimming with praise for Bale, he believes much of the credit should go to Redknapp for the deft switch in position which has enabled the 21 year-old Welshman to emerge as a global star.

"There are accolades coming Bale's way and rightly so," said Coyle. "He is a fantastically talented young player. But as well as he is playing, you have to recognise that Spurs have an outstanding manager.

"If Mr [Fabio] Capello and the FA decide between themselves to part company at the end of Euro 2012, for me Harry should be the next England manager. If the country is looking for a manager who is passionate, knows his football and is English then he is the outstanding candidate.

"The thing I like about him is his judgment of players. Look at Bale. Everybody recognised he was a good full-back but Harry moved him on. He has continued to get better and better and the manager deserves a lot of credit for the fact he is full of confidence. It would be a perfect fit with England, as and when it comes around."

Coyle is clearly wary of the danger of highlighting the threat posed by one individual though, when menace lurks throughout Redknapp's side.

"You need good players, which I have," he replied, when asked how to stop Bale. "Everyone has to be focused. But you have to come up with a plan for the whole Tottenham team. To concentrate on one player would be folly."