Lyon coach Genesio would be 'honoured' to be succeeded by Mourinho

Jurgen Klopp has challenged his Liverpool players to use the "wonderful base" they have given themselves as they bid to win a first league title in 29 years. The Reds sit two points ahead of Manchester City at the Premier League summit but Pep Guardiola's side do have a game in hand – a rescheduled Manchester derby at Old Trafford on April 24 – due to their progress to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. City travel to Fulham on Saturday as action in England's top flight resumes following the international break, while Liverpool host Tottenham in a mouth-watering clash at Anfield a day later. Liverpool also have a Champions League quarter-final against Porto to look forward to and Klopp has urged his side to take advantage of the platform their superb season has provided for them in the closing weeks of the campaign. "It is exciting, absolutely," he told Liverpool's official website. "That's what we were always talking about – a season is like that, you constantly prepare a basis for the final weeks. We are now in the final weeks and there will be no interruption anymore, there will only be game after game after game and they all are very, very important. "On the one side, opponents fight for the Champions League spots, and on the other they will fight to stay in the league. "I think only Wolves in the last match, they are not fighting for Champions League and not fighting to stay in the league, but we all see what shape they are in – and they can go to the FA Cup final, sHarry Kane has reiterated his desire to join the NFL as a kicker when his football career is over as he wonders if he could become "one of the greatest sportsmen ever". The England captain has established himself as one of the best strikers in world football, winning the Golden Boot at last year's World Cup and twice topping the Premier League scoring charts. But Kane - a keen NFL fan - has spoken in the past of the possibility of moving into American football as a specialised kicker down the line. The Tottenham man insists it is a very real ambition and says his competitive drive prompts him to believe he could challenge the all-time greats by making the cut in two sports. "That's real," Kane told ESPN of his NFL aspirations. "It's something that, in 10 or 12 years, I definitely want to try. "It goes back to that drive to be the best. Even if I download a game on my phone: can I be the best in the world? "If you play in the Premier League and the World Cup and you then play in the NFL, would you then be considered one of the greatest sportsmen ever?" Kane idolises six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and even sees some similarities between himself and the New England Patriots quarterback. "I started watching [Brady] on YouTube," he said. "We've had a similar path being doubted when we were younger, maybe not being the best athletes as kids. "[Brady's story] was quite a big inspiration. Not many people thought he'd become that good, or even play in the NFL, and heHarry Kane has reiterated his desire to join the NFL as a kicker when his football career is over as he wonders if he could become "one of the greatest sportsmen ever". The England captain has established himself as one of the best strikers in world football, winning the Golden Boot at last year's World Cup and twice topping the Premier League scoring charts. But Kane - a keen NFL fan - has spoken in the past of the possibility of moving into American football as a specialised kicker down the line. The Tottenham man insists it is a very real ambition and says his competitive drive prompts him to believe he could challenge the all-time greats by making the cut in two sports. "That's real," Kane told ESPN of his NFL aspirations. "It's something that, in 10 or 12 years, I definitely want to try. "It goes back to that drive to be the best. Even if I download a game on my phone: can I be the best in the world? "If you play in the Premier League and the World Cup and you then play in the NFL, would you then be considered one of the greatest sportsmen ever?" Kane idolises six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and even sees some similarities between himself and the New England Patriots quarterback. "I started watching [Brady] on YouTube," he said. "We've had a similar path being doubted when we were younger, maybe not being the best athletes as kids. "[Brady's story] was quite a big inspiration. Not many people thought he'd become that good, or even play in the NFL, and heLyon coach Bruno Genesio said it would be "an honour" to be succeeded by Jose Mourinho, with reports in France linking the former Manchester United manager with the Ligue 1 side. Mourinho was sacked by United in December following a 3-1 defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool, leaving the club's top-four prospects looking bleak. For a while he looked set to secure a return to Real Madrid, flirting with them at almost every given opportunity during a series of media appearances. But after Madrid opted to re-hire Zinedine Zidane following the sacking of Santiago Solari, Mourinho is having to reassess his options. French publication L'Equipe linked him with Lyon on Wednesday, and the incumbent Genesio – whose contract expires at the end of the season – was welcoming of such speculation. "We can only respect Mourinho," he told reporters. "He's a coach who has won everywhere he's been. "He is maybe not the one I identify with personality wise, but I respect him a lot regarding his records and achievements in football. He's won everything. "Everywhere he's been he's won a trophy. He's won Champions Leagues. Obviously, he's a great coach, so, if he succeeds me it would be an honour." Midfielder Lucas Tousart was more reserved on the matter, though he does rate Mourinho among the world's best coaches. "It is not something that we are listening to," he added. "A lot of things are 'revealed' and then appear at the end to be wrong, but I don't know. We'll see what happens. "He was,Harry Kane has reiterated his desire to join the NFL as a kicker when his football career is over as he wonders if he could become "one of the greatest sportsmen ever". The England captain has established himself as one of the best strikers in world football, winning the Golden Boot at last year's World Cup and twice topping the Premier League scoring charts. But Kane - a keen NFL fan - has spoken in the past of the possibility of moving into American football as a specialised kicker down the line. The Tottenham man insists it is a very real ambition and says his competitive drive prompts him to believe he could challenge the all-time greats by making the cut in two sports. "That's real," Kane told ESPN of his NFL aspirations. "It's something that, in 10 or 12 years, I definitely want to try. "It goes back to that drive to be the best. Even if I download a game on my phone: can I be the best in the world? "If you play in the Premier League and the World Cup and you then play in the NFL, would you then be considered one of the greatest sportsmen ever?" Kane idolises six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and even sees some similarities between himself and the New England Patriots quarterback. "I started watching [Brady] on YouTube," he said. "We've had a similar path being doubted when we were younger, maybe not being the best athletes as kids. "[Brady's story] was quite a big inspiration. Not many people thought he'd become that good, or even play in the NFL, and heHarry Kane has reiterated his desire to join the NFL as a kicker when his football career is over as he wonders if he could become "one of the greatest sportsmen ever". The England captain has established himself as one of the best strikers in world football, winning the Golden Boot at last year's World Cup and twice topping the Premier League scoring charts. But Kane - a keen NFL fan - has spoken in the past of the possibility of moving into American football as a specialised kicker down the line. The Tottenham man insists it is a very real ambition and says his competitive drive prompts him to believe he could challenge the all-time greats by making the cut in two sports. "That's real," Kane told ESPN of his NFL aspirations. "It's something that, in 10 or 12 years, I definitely want to try. "It goes back to that drive to be the best. Even if I download a game on my phone: can I be the best in the world? "If you play in the Premier League and the World Cup and you then play in the NFL, would you then be considered one of the greatest sportsmen ever?" Kane idolises six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and even sees some similarities between himself and the New England Patriots quarterback. "I started watching [Brady] on YouTube," he said. "We've had a similar path being doubted when we were younger, maybe not being the best athletes as kids. "[Brady's story] was quite a big inspiration. Not many people thought he'd become that good, or even play in the NFL, and heLyon coach Bruno Genesio said it would be "an honour" to be succeeded by Jose Mourinho, with reports in France linking the former Manchester United manager with the Ligue 1 side. Mourinho was sacked by United in December following a 3-1 defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool, leaving the club's top-four prospects looking bleak. For a while he looked set to secure a return to Real Madrid, flirting with them at almost every given opportunity during a series of media appearances. But after Madrid opted to re-hire Zinedine Zidane following the sacking of Santiago Solari, Mourinho is having to reassess his options. French publication L'Equipe linked him with Lyon on Wednesday, and the incumbent Genesio – whose contract expires at the end of the season – was welcoming of such speculation. "We can only respect Mourinho," he told reporters. "He's a coach who has won everywhere he's been. "He is maybe not the one I identify with personality wise, but I respect him a lot regarding his records and achievements in football. He's won everything. "Everywhere he's been he's won a trophy. He's won Champions Leagues. Obviously, he's a great coach, so, if he succeeds me it would be an honour." Midfielder Lucas Tousart was more reserved on the matter, though he does rate Mourinho among the world's best coaches. "It is not something that we are listening to," he added. "A lot of things are 'revealed' and then appear at the end to be wrong, but I don't know. We'll see what happens. "He was,Harry Kane has reiterated his desire to join the NFL as a kicker when his football career is over as he wonders if he could become "one of the greatest sportsmen ever". The England captain has established himself as one of the best strikers in world football, winning the Golden Boot at last year's World Cup and twice topping the Premier League scoring charts. But Kane - a keen NFL fan - has spoken in the past of the possibility of moving into American football as a specialised kicker down the line. The Tottenham man insists it is a very real ambition and says his competitive drive prompts him to believe he could challenge the all-time greats by making the cut in two sports. "That's real," Kane told ESPN of his NFL aspirations. "It's something that, in 10 or 12 years, I definitely want to try. "It goes back to that drive to be the best. Even if I download a game on my phone: can I be the best in the world? "If you play in the Premier League and the World Cup and you then play in the NFL, would you then be considered one of the greatest sportsmen ever?" Kane idolises six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and even sees some similarities between himself and the New England Patriots quarterback. "I started watching [Brady] on YouTube," he said. "We've had a similar path being doubted when we were younger, maybe not being the best athletes as kids. "[Brady's story] was quite a big inspiration. Not many people thought he'd become that good, or even play in the NFL, and heLyon coach Bruno Genesio said it would be "an honour" to be succeeded by Jose Mourinho, with reports in France linking the former Manchester United manager with the Ligue 1 side. Mourinho was sacked by United in December following a 3-1 defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool, leaving the club's top-four prospects looking bleak. For a while he looked set to secure a return to Real Madrid, flirting with them at almost every given opportunity during a series of media appearances. But after Madrid opted to re-hire Zinedine Zidane following the sacking of Santiago Solari, Mourinho is having to reassess his options. French publication L'Equipe linked him with Lyon on Wednesday, and the incumbent Genesio – whose contract expires at the end of the season – was welcoming of such speculation. "We can only respect Mourinho," he told reporters. "He's a coach who has won everywhere he's been. "He is maybe not the one I identify with personality wise, but I respect him a lot regarding his records and achievements in football. He's won everything. "Everywhere he's been he's won a trophy. He's won Champions Leagues. Obviously, he's a great coach, so, if he succeeds me it would be an honour." Midfielder Lucas Tousart was more reserved on the matter, though he does rate Mourinho among the world's best coaches. "It is not something that we are listening to," he added. "A lot of things are 'revealed' and then appear at the end to be wrong, but I don't know. We'll see what happens. "He was,Harry Kane has reiterated his desire to join the NFL as a kicker when his football career is over as he wonders if he could become "one of the greatest sportsmen ever". The England captain has established himself as one of the best strikers in world football, winning the Golden Boot at last year's World Cup and twice topping the Premier League scoring charts. But Kane - a keen NFL fan - has spoken in the past of the possibility of moving into American football as a specialised kicker down the line. The Tottenham man insists it is a very real ambition and says his competitive drive prompts him to believe he could challenge the all-time greats by making the cut in two sports. "That's real," Kane told ESPN of his NFL aspirations. "It's something that, in 10 or 12 years, I definitely want to try. "It goes back to that drive to be the best. Even if I download a game on my phone: can I be the best in the world? "If you play in the Premier League and the World Cup and you then play in the NFL, would you then be considered one of the greatest sportsmen ever?" Kane idolises six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and even sees some similarities between himself and the New England Patriots quarterback. "I started watching [Brady] on YouTube," he said. "We've had a similar path being doubted when we were younger, maybe not being the best athletes as kids. "[Brady's story] was quite a big inspiration. Not many people thought he'd become that good, or even play in the NFL, and heLyon coach Bruno Genesio said it would be "an honour" to be succeeded by Jose Mourinho, with reports in France linking the former Manchester United manager with the Ligue 1 side. Mourinho was sacked by United in December following a 3-1 defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool, leaving the club's top-four prospects looking bleak. For a while he looked set to secure a return to Real Madrid, flirting with them at almost every given opportunity during a series of media appearances. But after Madrid opted to re-hire Zinedine Zidane following the sacking of Santiago Solari, Mourinho is having to reassess his options. French publication L'Equipe linked him with Lyon on Wednesday, and the incumbent Genesio – whose contract expires at the end of the season – was welcoming of such speculation. "We can only respect Mourinho," he told reporters. "He's a coach who has won everywhere he's been. "He is maybe not the one I identify with personality wise, but I respect him a lot regarding his records and achievements in football. He's won everything. "Everywhere he's been he's won a trophy. He's won Champions Leagues. Obviously, he's a great coach, so, if he succeeds me it would be an honour." Midfielder Lucas Tousart was more reserved on the matter, though he does rate Mourinho among the world's best coaches. "It is not something that we are listening to," he added. "A lot of things are 'revealed' and then appear at the end to be wrong, but I don't know. We'll see what happens. "He was,Harry Kane has reiterated his desire to join the NFL as a kicker when his football career is over as he wonders if he could become "one of the greatest sportsmen ever". The England captain has established himself as one of the best strikers in world football, winning the Golden Boot at last year's World Cup and twice topping the Premier League scoring charts. But Kane - a keen NFL fan - has spoken in the past of the possibility of moving into American football as a specialised kicker down the line. The Tottenham man insists it is a very real ambition and says his competitive drive prompts him to believe he could challenge the all-time greats by making the cut in two sports. "That's real," Kane told ESPN of his NFL aspirations. "It's something that, in 10 or 12 years, I definitely want to try. "It goes back to that drive to be the best. Even if I download a game on my phone: can I be the best in the world? "If you play in the Premier League and the World Cup and you then play in the NFL, would you then be considered one of the greatest sportsmen ever?" Kane idolises six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and even sees some similarities between himself and the New England Patriots quarterback. "I started watching [Brady] on YouTube," he said. "We've had a similar path being doubted when we were younger, maybe not being the best athletes as kids. "[Brady's story] was quite a big inspiration. Not many people thought he'd become that good, or even play in the NFL, and heLyon coach Bruno Genesio said it would be "an honour" to be succeeded by Jose Mourinho, with reports in France linking the former Manchester United manager with the Ligue 1 side. Mourinho was sacked by United in December following a 3-1 defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool, leaving the club's top-four prospects looking bleak. For a while he looked set to secure a return to Real Madrid, flirting with them at almost every given opportunity during a series of media appearances. But after Madrid opted to re-hire Zinedine Zidane following the sacking of Santiago Solari, Mourinho is having to reassess his options. French publication L'Equipe linked him with Lyon on Wednesday, and the incumbent Genesio – whose contract expires at the end of the season – was welcoming of such speculation. "We can only respect Mourinho," he told reporters. "He's a coach who has won everywhere he's been. "He is maybe not the one I identify with personality wise, but I respect him a lot regarding his records and achievements in football. He's won everything. "Everywhere he's been he's won a trophy. He's won Champions Leagues. Obviously, he's a great coach, so, if he succeeds me it would be an honour." Midfielder Lucas Tousart was more reserved on the matter, though he does rate Mourinho among the world's best coaches. "It is not something that we are listening to," he added. "A lot of things are 'revealed' and then appear at the end to be wrong, but I don't know. We'll see what happens. "He was,Harry Kane has reiterated his desire to join the NFL as a kicker when his football career is over as he wonders if he could become "one of the greatest sportsmen ever". The England captain has established himself as one of the best strikers in world football, winning the Golden Boot at last year's World Cup and twice topping the Premier League scoring charts. But Kane - a keen NFL fan - has spoken in the past of the possibility of moving into American football as a specialised kicker down the line. The Tottenham man insists it is a very real ambition and says his competitive drive prompts him to believe he could challenge the all-time greats by making the cut in two sports. "That's real," Kane told ESPN of his NFL aspirations. "It's something that, in 10 or 12 years, I definitely want to try. "It goes back to that drive to be the best. Even if I download a game on my phone: can I be the best in the world? "If you play in the Premier League and the World Cup and you then play in the NFL, would you then be considered one of the greatest sportsmen ever?" Kane idolises six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and even sees some similarities between himself and the New England Patriots quarterback. "I started watching [Brady] on YouTube," he said. "We've had a similar path being doubted when we were younger, maybe not being the best athletes as kids. "[Brady's story] was quite a big inspiration. Not many people thought he'd become that good, or even play in the NFL, and he