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John Herdman says hes happy as head coach of the Canadian womens soccer team, but would listen if approached about taking the vacant England job. Adidas Continental 80 NZ . The womens team has had considerable success since Herdman joined the team in 2011. Canada won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics and gold at the 2011 Pan American Games. Herdman said on Wednesday that hes focused on preparing his team as Canada hosts the 2015 World Cup, but added that if England came calling, hed have to listen. England is in need of someone to lead its womens team after longtime coach Hope Powell was fired Tuesday. "John Herdman is a name thats going to be at the forefront of their short list, Im sure," TSN Soccer analyst Jason deVos said. "Hes done exceptionally well as the manager of the Canadain Womens National team program and the English FA would be fullish not to consider going after someone like Herdman as they look top take their program forward into World Cup qualifying and then the Olympics in 2016." "I think its a massive lose," deVos said, speaking of losing Herdman as Canadas coach. "Hes done an outstanding job with the womens program and to lose him at this stage would, with just under two years to go to the Womens World Cup in 2015, would be a big blow for Canadian soccer." The Canadian Soccer Association said Wednesday that Herdman was not available for comment. Superstar NZ . A strong fastball. A big, bending curveball that can buckle hitters at the knees. Against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, Elias put the entire package together against one of the leagues strongest lineups. Stan Smith NZ . The Redblacks are taking on the Edmonton Eskimos in their second regular season game Friday night. Catch the game live on TSN as the back end of a doubleheader starting at 10pm et/7pm pt. http://www.nmdshoesnz.com/ . The post-season, Pierce said repeatedly, is no time to panic. And the Heat, apparently, are nothing to fear.TORONTO, Cananda - Veteran head referee Glen Johnson is the CFLs new vice-president, officiating. The Winnipeg native retired Monday after 24 years as an official to assume the position with the leagues head office. He replaces Tom Higgins, whose contract wasnt renewed. "While Glens talents as an on-field official will be sorely missed, we are absolutely thrilled he has agreed to take on this tremendously important role within the league office," CFL commissioner Mark Cohon said in a statement. Johnson appeared in 416 career games and earned 111 Grey Cup appointments. Stan Smith Shoes NZ. That included the historic 100th game in 2012, which saw the Toronto Argonauts beat the Calgary Stampeders 35-22 at Rogers Centre. "It has been an honour to officiate alongside trusted colleagues who are dedicated and passionate about our great game, its integrity and their important role within it," Johnson said. "I welcome this opportunity to work with them in a new way at a time that the CFL is entering an exciting modern era marked by new stadiums, expansion and business growth." ' ' '