It is no guarantee the Tottenham Hotspur boss will take over from Fabio Capello, so what about the current West Brom or Newcastle United managers?
Stuart Pearce
Stuart Pearce has long been groomed as a future England manager, coaching the under-21 side for several years. However his reputation took a bit of a battering last summer with the side’s unconvincing displays that saw them knocked out in the group stage at the European Championships. However it is harsh to judge him solely on that, the previous time he took the side to the final. He also knows the players as Capello’s assistant, and those he has coached through the under-21s, and can do himself some favours in the long-term with a successful showing at the Olympics in August. If a successor is not appointed soon, Pearce may find himself in line to coach the team for the Holland friendly at the end of the month, and if that is a success, who knows?
Guus Hiddink
The Dutchman is one of the most in-demand coaches in international football. His messiah-like reputation stems from taking South Korea to the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2002, and since then he has had spells with Australia, Russia, and Turkey, with mixed success. He had a fleeting spell with Chelsea, and for once he is available when a big job has arisen. We are sure he would be interested, but how would the fans feel about another non-English manager?
Roy Hodgson
Rewind to the summer of 2010, and Roy Hodgson was being talked up as England’s next manager. Then he took on the Liverpool post, and found his reputation in tatters when he was dismissed six months later. But don’t forget he managed to take Fulham to the Europa Cup Final, and has done a solid job at West Brom. He also has international experience from coaching Switzerland and Finland, and has had spells with Inter Milan. The fear is the job could be too big for him like at Liverpool, and once the media turn against him- as they inevitably will, he may not win them back over.
Alan Pardew
If you speak to Charlton fans they will be incredulous that Pardew is even under consideration to be England boss. It was only in 2008 that he was sacked as boss of the League One club. But now here he is, sitting fifth in the Premier League with Newcastle United with a side he has partly moulded himself. The club are performing way above expectation, and the defensive organisation he has brought to the side would be a desired attribute for any successful England team. We think it is unlikely Pardew will make the jump, but he remains a very credible alternative to Redknapp.
Sven Goran Eriksson
He is available, he has big tournament experience, why not? Many will argue he has had his chance, but is the image of Sven riding into FA headquarters like a white knight too difficult to resist? Sven’s time in charge was one of the most enjoyable times to be a fan in recent years, 2006 aside, so why not? Read more on Sven here.
Are their any other names who should be considered, what do you think of our suggestions?
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