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Stephen Robinson admits it would be a "privilege" to eventually manage Northern Ireland.

The Motherwell boss has been heavily linked with the international post which is soon to be vacated by Michael O'Neill.

O'Neill remains in charge as he combines the role with his duties as Stoke City manager.

But with Northern Ireland 's Euro 2020 playoff against Bosnia-Herzegovina postponed indefinitely, O'Neill's reign appears to be edging towards a conclusion.

O'Neill named Robinson as one of three potential successors last week, but the former international midfielder refused to be drawn on his interest in the role.

Robinson said: "I don’t think anyone knows that situation about when Northern Ireland will play in playoffs, whether Michael will take them, when the European Championships are going to be because obviously it’s been put back a year, it’s an ongoing situation.

"The Irish FA have a really tough task to replace Michael and what he’s done, I think it would become a very difficult job but one that would be a privilege for anybody to take.

"The ultimate goal is to manage your country at some stage, whether that stage is now, whether people see fit, whether I think it’s the right thing to do at this stage, that remains to be seen."