Italian smoothie Antonio Conte has lifted the title of soccer’s sexiest boss… thanks to his post-match chat.
The Tottenham chief is famed for his immaculate suits and the lushness of his restored hairline.
But it is his TV grillings that leave female fans weak at the knees.
Almost nine in 10 of the women polled put him in their top five Premier League managers.
Aston Villa boss and ex-Liverpool star Steven Gerrard trailed just three points behind on 86%, with Newcastle ’s Eddie Howe third on 82%.
And with one in five female fans saying an overseas accent was a big winner, it is no surprise that Arsenal ’s Mikel Arteta (80%) and Manchester City ’s Pep Guardiola (74%) – both hailing from Spain – complete the top five.
That did not help another Italian, Claudio Ranieri – fired by Watford on Monday – who was picked by just 2%.
Ben Davies, of website 101greatgoals.com, said: “Gerrard and Howe are arguably the best looking.
“But Conte exudes authority, always looks smart – and who can resist that Italian accent?”
Spurs fan Lucy Johnson, 36, of London, said: “Sometimes the interviews are the best part of watching the game.
“Antonio Conte has me mesmerised with the way he speaks.
“He is so gentle and calm. I could listen to him for hours.”
