Reports have emerged that the FA are finally ready to act in a bid to find a new England manager, with Harry Redknapp and Roy Hodgson set for approaches.
Fabio Capello quit the position earlier in the year over a fall-out surrounding John Terry’s captaincy, with the governing body stripping the Chelsea defender of the armband without consulting the Italian first.
Tottenham boss Redknapp has been the frontrunner for the position since Capello’s resignation, whilst Hodgson’s work at West Brom has also meant that he is a candidate.
The Daily Mail indicate that the FA are keen to approach both managers in mid-April, with the next boss to be in place shortly after.
Although Redknapp is believed to be the number one option, the FA will approach both men in a bid to ensure that neither has a position of power when negotiating wages or contract.
Capello earned £6million a year in the position, but the newspaper also stated that the FA are reluctant to spend as much money on the next manager’s pay packet.
With Euro 2012 only two months away, the FA feel that it is time to bring someone new on-board, without wanted to disrupt clubs’ campaigns.
By Gareth McKnight
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