A week after taking charge at Blackburn, Ince is now dreaming of Inter Milan job

13 April 2012

Paul Ince has revealed his dream job would be to manage Inter Milan rather than become England boss.

The former England midfielder became the first black British manager in the Premier League when he was unveiled as Blackburn boss last week after success at Macclesfield and MK Dons. 

Getting shirty: Paul Ince unveiled as Blackburn manager... but not wearing an Inter Milan shirt just yet

Getting shirty: Paul Ince unveiled as Blackburn manager... but not wearing an Inter Milan shirt just yet

The 40-year-old has always been vocal in his support of England but his fond memories of the two years he spent at the San Siro from 1995-97 has led to a desire to manage the Italian side. 

Ince told BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme: 'My dream was always to manage in the Premier League. I've got the chance to do that now. 

'I'm very patriotic, I love my country, I loved playing for it.  

'In time to come that could be a case but there are a lot of better managers out there who are probably in front of me as far as getting the England job.  

'If I was to have my dream it would probably be to go and manage Inter Milan in the future: I had two great years there and I'd love to go back there and manage.  

'But in the meantime all my energies are focused on Blackburn and having a really good season.'

One of Ince's first priorities will be to sort out the futures of England midfielder David Bentley and Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz.  

Both players have been linked with moves away from Ewood Park - and the former has handed in a transfer request citing his desire to play European football.  

However, the former Manchester United and West Ham player insists he expects the pair to remain in the north west.  

'I don't see why not,' Ince continued. 'They are both under contract and I don't see any reason why they shouldn't be.  

'Football can change from one week to the next but I will expect them there on July 7 to start pre-season.'  

Ince was also the first black captain of England and he is proud of his appointment to the post, hoping he can act as an inspiration to other potential black managers.  

'It's a great milestone for me. To be the first black British manager in the Premier League is awesome and hopefully it can be the flagship for the likes of Andy Cole, Ledley King and Rio Ferdinand to get into the coaching system and help them become managers.'

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