Gareth Southgate is undecided whether he would accept the permanent England manager’s job should the FA make him an offer.

The interim manager is enjoying the role more than he anticipated, after filling the breach following Sam Allardyce’s sudden departure in September, but would want to know the length of contract, among other things, before committing himself.

“The agreement was to take these four games, to keep some continuity, and then everybody has a chance to reflect and review how’s it gone,” Southgate said, speaking exclusively with the Football Journalism degree class at the University of Derby. “The FA [then] have a decision to make as to what they want to do. I think it’s a decision that needs a lot of thought, and also I think when you’re in the position I am in, you need to be clear of what is being asked.

“There is a big difference, for example, between being asked to take the team over the summer or to take the team for three years or take the team for a year and a half. I don’t think it is as easy as saying: ‘Yes I would like the job,’ and I would also like to see how it is affecting my family – and my health probably!”