Robert Pires believes Arsene Wenger may be turned off the England job by a lack of hands-on management.
The Arsenal boss, who celebrated 20 years in charge of the Gunners at the weekend, has been widely tipped as a favourite to become the next permanent England manager when his current deal at the Emirates Stadium expires in the summer.
Gareth Southgate has stepped into the role on a temporary basis after it was vacated by Sam Allardyce following a stint of just 67 days and one game in charge, with his tenure ending acrimoniously as his contract was terminated over controversial remarks he made to undercover reporters from the Daily Telegraph.