Hull City manager Steve Bruce admitted that it was an honour to be linked with the England job, and that it would be a tough post to turn down.
Hull revealed on Tuesday that Bruce had "held informal discussions" with the Football Association over replacing Roy Hodgson.
Uncapped in an otherwise illustrious and trophy-laden playing career, Bruce outlined his international ambitions before kick-off at Field Mill.
He told Sky Sports News: "I never quite made it as a player, who wouldn't [want it]?
"If you're English and it means something to you, who wouldn't?
"It has to be the prime job that any Englishman would want to have. Yes it's difficult, we know that, but there's something in you.
"I am highly flattered to be even considered and extremely grateful to be considered. If anything happens, let's see what the rest of the week brings and if it does then happy days.
"In an interview you never know, I hope it went OK, I got my point across and let's hope it was successful."
On the pitch, Bruce was given a headache when captain Michael Dawson limped off with injury, but young striker Jarrod Bowen raised a cheer as he secured a 1-0 win.
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