Steve Parish wants Alan Pardew to stay at Crystal Palace for a ‘very long time’, but says he will not stand in his way if an elite club come knocking.

Pardew’s success since joining the South Londoners has been well documented and ensured the 54-year-old has been raised as a potential suitor for several high-profile jobs.

Pardew, a former Palace midfielder, has been mentioned as a successor to Roy Hodgson in the England camp if his time as national boss comes to an end after Euro 2016.

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Under Pardew, the Eagles secured a top half finish last season and have climbed to fifth in the league this term.

“We want Alan to stay at the club for a very long time,” Parish told BBC Radio 5 Live.

“But who knows what will happen. If Real Madrid want Alan Pardew then I’m sure we wouldn’t stand in his way.

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“Everyone wants to get to the best point they can in their career but I know right now that Alan is very happy here.

“He’s not thinking about anything other than being here, we’re not thinking about anything else, and if something comes up because we’re very successful, what can we do about it?

“We’ll have to cross that bridge at the time.”

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