Saha wants Blanc to stay in France job

Former Manchester United defender and Bordeaux boss Blanc is thought to be one of the leading contenders for the White Hart Lane job along with Andre Villas-Boas.

But former Spurs striker Saha is keen for Blanc to remain in charge of Les Bleus beyond the European championship.

"He's a top manager," Saha told TalkSport.

"He'll always have interest. I can imagine him being in the Premier League because of his experience.

"I want him to stay in the job for France because he has been doing a terrific job so I wouldn't like him to go to the Premier League yet."

Blanc has transformed France's fortunes after taking charge of his national team after its disastrous 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign.

France was unbeaten in 23 matches before its defeat to Sweden but it has qualified for a quarter-final against Spain.

Saha believes Blanc has the tactical nous to combat the world and European champion.

"It was quite an achievement to qualify for a big game against Spain. It feels like a great achievement," Saha said.

"Technically and tactically we have to be in top form and the manager has to have a big role in that.

"Physically you can be closer to the Spanish players. You have to find the right formation and I believe Laurent Blanc will definitely change his formation.

"The expectation was to play a better style of football after the World Cup in 2010.