Harry Redknapp believes British managers deserve more of a chance in the Premier League.

In his Evening Standard column the former Tottenham, West Ham and Queens Park Rangers boss questioned the modern trend of recruiting foreign managers.

The 68-year-old also spoke highly of Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew, suggesting he could win the league with one of the ‘big’ clubs.

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“Look at Alan Pardew – he’s done a superb job at Crystal Palace,” Redknapp said.

“Put him in charge of [Manchester] City and I think there’s every chance he could win the League with them. But he might never get the chance.

“Why shouldn’t Arsenal give Steve Bould a go? Or Tony Adams? Why shouldn’t John Terry be the next Chelsea manager whenever Mourinho goes? Okay, he has never managed but John knows the game inside out.

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“There are more and more foreign owners in the League who are too afraid to take a chance on an English manager.

“They want sexy foreign names. They love the mystique of it.”

Less than half of the 20 managers currently in the top flight are British, with last season’s top seven consisting of six foreign coaches.

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