Roy Hodgson: I would like to manage Great Britain football team at 2012 Olympics

Roy Hodgson has revealed he is up for managing the Great Britain football team at the 2012 Olympics.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has previously been linked with the role but has since distanced himself from it, allowing Hodgson to emerge as a live contender.

The Fulham manager said: "I don't know what the Great Britain job entails. But it's nice that my name has been mentioned, I won't make any secret of that.

Hodgson, whose side beat Blackburn 3-0 in the Premier League on Wednesday night - has agreed a deal to stay at Craven Cottage.

Hodgson's current deal expires at the end of the season and he recently turned down approaches from Sweden and Norway about a return to international management.

Now club lawyers are putting the paperwork together on a rolling contract for the 62-year-old former Blackburn and Inter Milan boss, who guided Fulham into the Europa League this season.

He added: "I spoke to the chairman and it's not been a difficult discussion. I can't put a timescale on it but we are basically in agreement.

"It seems everyone is keen for me to stay and I've always made it perfectly clear I'm happy to stay here.

"I've never made any secret of the fact I'm enjoying the club here. It's just a question now of putting the contract discussions onto paper.

"The clubs lawyers are looking at it and I'll get someone to look at it from my side. Hopefully all will be well and I'll be able to stay longer."

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