Pep Guardiola claims he does not have the "special energy" to emulate Roy Hodgson's lengthy career.
The Manchester City boss may be regarded as the pre-eminent manager of his generation with 25 trophies to his name, but coaching into his 70s, as Hodgson is now, is something he cannot envisage.
Guardiola will pit his wits against Hodgson, Crystal Palace's 71-year-old former England boss, as City travel to Selhurst Park this weekend.
Guardiola, 48, said: "You have to have a special energy and I think at 71 – except Roy Hodgson – the others cannot do it. In my case? No way. It's impossible.
"Roy Hodgson loves it. It's incredible. When that happens, it's because he has the passion in himself.
"It's nice to see him again on Sunday."
