Germany coach Joachim Low has backed Jurgen Klinsmann as an ideal candidate for the England job.

Klinsmann, who guided his native Germany to the World Cup semi-finals in 2006, has been linked with the role that became vacant following Steve McClaren's dismissal.

Low believes the former Tottenham striker is ready to return to the game and would be interested in taking charge of a national team again.

Low is unsure whether the Football Association is considering Klinsmann but has urged England to move for him.

"I'm 100 per cent sure he will be back in football because he was so successful as a player and as a coach," Low said in the Daily Mirror.

"I don't know what exactly his plan is, but if he gets a good offer from a national team, he will do that.

"England have not told me what they are planning, but for any big team like them he would be a good coach."

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