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Steve Bruce 'flattered' by England link

Hull City boss Steve Bruce says that it is "highly flattering" to be linked with the England post, calling the position "the pinnacle".

Hull City boss Steve Bruce has said that it is "highly flattering" to be linked with the England job.

It is understood that Sunderland's Sam Allardyce is the favourite to take control of the Three Lions, who have been without a manager since Roy Hodgson stepped down following a disappointing Euro 2016.

Bruce, however, is also believed to be in the running and the former Manchester United defender, who led Hull back into the Premier League last season, has suggested that he would find it difficult to reject the role if the speculation developed into firm interest.

"It's highly flattering and I'm honoured to be linked with it. Whether or not it goes any further than that... It's the pinnacle, isn't it? To manage your country, there's no bigger job. It's all speculation. There's a lot of people who have written nice things and I'm grateful for that," Bruce told the Hull Daily Mail.

Bruce, 55, confirmed at the end of last month that he would be remaining as manager of Hull following a host of speculation surrounding his future at the KC Stadium.

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