"The FA should jump at the chance to make Pochettino England boss"

Lambert retired from football at the age of 35 earlier this month, and he worked under Pochettino for 18 months after the Argentinian coach arrived at Southampton in January 2013.

Pochettino moved on to take the Tottenham job in May 2014, while Lambert moved to Liverpool the same summer after representing England at the World Cup.

Talking on 'Sky Sports' show 'Goals on Sunday', Lambert said the current Tottenham boss would be a popular choice to one day take charge of the England national team.

"He's brilliant," said Lambert. "His man-management is spot on. Technically, he's brilliant.

"I would love him to be an England manager, if there's any chance that the FA could get him in the future, they should jump at it, without a doubt.

"The lads would love playing for him, everyone who has ever played under him, especially the British lads, love him."

Lambert was asked what made Pochettino the manager he is, and the former striker said: "He is the best manager I've played for. His attention to detail is second to none.

"He's one of few managers that wants to improve your game - every single player in the team.

"He sees the weakness and he improves it, him and his team. With me, he improved everything. Movement off the ball, finishing.

"What I used to struggle on mostly was with the ball coming from the side, it's one of the hardest techniques, especially with my left foot. After training every day he'd have me practising that technique."