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Wednesday 8 February 2012

Six Of The Best: Who Will Lead England Next?

Fabio Capello's departure as England manager has come just four months from the start of Euro 2012.
The big question - who will succeed him?
Unlike when Capello was offered £6m a year to take over from Steve McClaren, the Football Association do at least have options.
What's more, some of them are even English.
Here are six of the leading candidates:
:: Harry Redknapp - 
The Tottenham manager, who has just been cleared of tax evasion after a two-week trial, ticks all the boxes. The 64-year-old is English and has managed in the Champions League and won trophies. He also plays attractive football and has done so with Spurs thanks to a core of English players. He is without a doubt the overwhelming favourite.
:: Roy Hodgson -
Hodgson was strongly fancied to replace Capello following the 2010 World Cup. However, before the FA made their decision, Hodgson plumped for an ill-fated spell with Liverpool. Now at West Brom, he has vast managerial experience and would be viewed as a safe pair of hands.
:: Alan Pardew -
After difficult spells at Charlton and Southampton, Pardew has re-established his reputation at Newcastle where he has overcome a lot of scepticism to transform the Magpies as a Premier League force. They are even in contention for a Champions League spot after an outstanding start to the season.
:: Stuart Pearce -
Long-time coach of the England Under-21 side, Pearce was confirmed as boss of the UK Olympic team later this year. Pearce's fierce reputation as a player took a knock when he failed to curb the excesses of Joey Barton at Manchester City. He lacks experience of the club scene but many other countries prefer to appoint from within.
:: Jose Mourhino -
The 'Special One' has an impeccable CV and a perfect grasp of English. He is also one man who would have no problem controlling the dressing-room egos. Tipped to leave Real Madrid in the summer, his fiery temperament might be a big problem for the FA, in addition to his salary demands, which are sure to be high. Has twice won the Champions League - with Porto and Inter Milan.
:: Arsene Wenger -
The Frenchman is hugely respected in England and his knowledge of the domestic game is clearly an advantage. He is in the middle of a vast rebuilding exercise at Arsenal, where some fans have turned against him, so he could possibly be prised away. One slight drawback - he has never shown any liking for the international game.

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