Last Updated: 29th April 2012
ROBERTO MARTINEZ is a shock candidate for the Tottenham job if Harry Redknapp is appointed England manager.
Wigan boss Martinez has impressed in his three years at the DW Stadium.
And he is edging his side to safety again this season.
Their cause was helped by a stunning 4-0 win over Newcastle yesterday.
Spurs like his passing style and see him as a huge prospect.
A Spurs insider said: “There is no doubt that Martinez is heading for the top and he has been impressive again this season.”
Brendan Rodgers’ rookie season in the Prem has also been noticed and Everton boss David Moyes has been linked with the Spurs hotseat as well.
But Martinez is seen as the rising star and Wigan chairman Dave Whelan accepts he would have to let his manager leave for a bigger club.
Whelan said: "He's doing a magnificent job.
"I've always said Roberto will go to one of the top clubs in Europe and when that time comes he will leave Wigan with my blessing.
"He's just a brilliant manager and he will get one of the top jobs in Europe.
"I don't want to lose Roberto but it is inevitable he will climb the ladder."
Wigan lost eight matches in a row earlier this season but Whelan insists he never had any doubts Martinez was the right man to save them.
He added: "Managers need support too. He got support from the chairman and he got support from the fans too.
"We've not had one fan crying for his dismissal and every fan in Wigan has been behind Roberto.
"Hopefully now we can stay in the Premier League for another season."
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