Mauricio Pochettino's timing has never been the best.
He always seems to be under contract when Manchester United come calling, available when Aston Villa have a vacancy, so it's perhaps no surprise that he should choose the eve of a World Cup to announce his interest in the England job.
Gareth Southgate may not thank him for that. What is undeniable, however, is that he has plenty of other reasons to thank him; as does English football.
Pochettino has produced more players for England than any other manager currently working.