Departing Watford boss Roy Hodgson is willing to talk to his replacement Rob Edwards - but will not be making the first move.
Hodgson is retiring at the end of the season and Edwards has already been named as his successor having guided Forest Green to the League Two title.
The 74-year-old, who admits he would not be able to recognise Edwards, says the appointment makes sense and would offer advice, but only if the new boss wants it.
Asked if he had already spoken to Edwards, Hodgson said: "No. Quite frankly, I wouldn't recognise him, I haven't seen him.
"He doesn't need to speak to me, his talking is going to be speaking with [club owner] Gino Pozzo, that is who he needs to be speaking to.
"If he wants to speak to me I will be more than happy to speak to him but I am not going to impose a conversation on him. If he wants to hear anything I am thinking I am more than happy to speak to him but it would have to be an initiative that comes from him."
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