KEITH Millen wants the Crystal Palace job on a full-time basis.
The Eagles assistant is currently in his third spell as caretaker boss in 14 months, but the Croydon-born man says now is the right time for him.
And Millen has spoken of the mutual respect between him and the squad.
"I'm ready for it. The players respect me. I've done it enough times," said Millen.
"I respect the players and what they're about and hopefully they respect me for my knowledge and hard work with them.
"You do have to detach yourself from the players as a manager, but also with Premier League players you have to make sure they understand what you want from them.
"They're big characters at this level and you have to get the best out of them.
"I don't know how long I'll be in charge for. I have not been told I've got a chance and I haven't spoken to the chairman about myself."
