Graham Potter wants to manage international side

Robert Wheeler

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Graham Potter made his name at the Swedish side, Ostersunds. He took the club from the third division of Swedish football to the country's top flight, where they finished second. 

Potter also won the Swedish Cup and competed with them in the Europa League. They even beat Arsenal at the Emirates, but lost that tie on aggregate. 

The manager spent seven years at Ostersunds, but since returning to English football has not been able to replicate this longevity. 

He managed Swansea City for a season before taking the Brighton and Hove Albion job. His success with the Seagulls led to him being appointed Chelsea's boss. 

However, his time at Chelsea was short-lived, and an unsuccessful stint at West Ham United followed. 

Potter will likely have to take a job abroad to rebuild his reputation, so a return to the country where he established himself as a manager. 

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Speaking to Fotbollskanalen, Potter said, "I’m open to anything where I feel I can help. The job as (manager) for the Swedish national team is fantastic.

"I have feelings for Sweden. I love the country and I love Swedish football. I have a lot to be grateful for towards Swedish football." 

Could Graham Potter become Sweden's manager? 

Sweden recently parted ways with their manager, Jon Dahl Tomasson, with the side bottom of their World Cup qualifying group behind Switzerland, Kosovo, and Slovenia. 

Their chances of making it to the tournament in North America next year are slim, but it could still be a good job for Potter. 

If Potter takes the Sweden job, then he will have many top players at his disposal, including a front three of Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Anthony Elanga. 

Sweden also has Tottenham Hotspur star Lucas Bergvall and Victor Lindelof of Aston Villa

They are a country that is underachieving on the international stage, so if Potter can turn their fortunes around, then it will go a long way to rebuilding his managerial career. 

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Robert Wheeler

Robert Wheeler has a degree in sports journalism from the University of East London and an MSC in Sports Broadcast from Cardiff Metropolitan University. He has covered soccer since 2015 and has reported on all levels of English soccer from Non-League to the Premier League. Robert also appears on News Central TV talking about the biggest stories in the sport. When not working in soccer, Robert enjoys playing golf, cycling, and walking his dogs.