Glenn Hoddle hasn't managed since 2006 and has all but ruled out a return to the dugout, with the former England boss admitting he is more likely to start a pub band

Ex-England manager Glenn Hoddle has suggested he's more likely to start a pub band than return to the dugout.

Hoddle hinted his managerial career may be over having not been in the hot seat since 2006. He had mixed success at Premier League clubs Chelsea, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur following his illustrious playing career.

The 66-year-old, who was as gifted on the pitch as he is vocally, hit No. 12 in the UK singles chart back in 1987 with his pop single Diamond Lights, a duet with then-Spurs and England team-mate Chris Waddle.

Chatting about his love for singing with Geoff Shreeves on Football Music & Me, the host suggested he could form a band. "I've never thought about that Geoff to be honest," responded Hoddle.

"In a pub occasionally, once a month," proposed Shreeves, with Hoddle adding: "Who knows? " When asked if he was done with management, he replied: "I think probably yes. I don't know. As I say, in football you never know, never say never. Am I done with football? I'm not sure, I don't know."

While he can't see himself managing a team again, Hoddle believes he still has something to offer the game. He's previously held talks with Tottenham about mentoring their young academy talent, reports the Daily Star.

He continued: "I know the journey they're going to have to take, I know the ups and downs, what they're gonna have to do. I know from a manager's perspective what they're going to look for. I know from being a player myself at that young, tender age.

"And I know there's a lot of answers I've got for questions that they're questioning themselves. I had my own academy for a few years to get players back and give them a second chance. I've learnt a lot from that and it was really enriching."

Back in 2008, Hoddle launched his academy based in Spain aimed at giving budding footballers discarded by English clubs another shot at glory. It led to the emergence of figures like ex-Scotland international Ikechi Anya.

Hoddle has expressed a desire for the PFA to take inspiration and run similar training institutions across the country. Now, he remains steadfast with his punditry duties, which were put on hold in 2018 after his cardiac arrest.