Cannavaro coy on long-term plans

But double-jobbing Italian says he's open to making China role permanent

Fabio Cannavaro says it would "be a great honor" to make his impromptu appointment as Team China head coach a permanent position, but when and how that might happen is shrouded in uncertainty.

The Italian on Wednesday broke his silence after suddenly, and without fanfare, being installed in the hot seat last week, with the Chinese Football Association not disclosing what arrangement it has made with the Guangzhou Evergrande boss.