The Contenders
From the Mail...
As a wild card, how about Roy Hodgson? He has considerable European experience (including managing Inter Milan) and has managed International sides (Switzerland in a WC and U.A.E.).
He has a contract to manage Finland, but what does a contract mean in football today?
From the Mail...
Sportsmail identifies the contenders to take over from Sven, but could the new man get Beckham and the poster boys to perform?
STEVE McCLAREN
FOR... Bright coach, No 2 to Fergie during Manchester United's treble-winning season, decent record at Middlesbrough. Wants the job.
AGAINST... Part of Sven's coaching set-up, and if he's that good, why didn't he organise a team to avoid defeat in Belfast? Lack of experience at managing (he's in his first job), never played international football. ODDS: 6/4
ALAN CURBISHLEY
FOR... Brilliant success at a small club, just like Allardyce. Once a cultured midfielder who could show Lampard and Gerrard what they're doing wrong. Hasn't been part of Sven's coaching farce. He'd be cheap.
AGAINST... Not managed in Europe or won a trophy. Would the public accept the manager of Charlton Athletic running the national side? ODDS: 11/2
SAM ALLARDYCE
FOR... Amazing success at Bolton, tactically astute and gets over and above from his players. Well, would you say no to him?
AGAINST... Not managed in Europe (until next week), days when managers from unfashionable clubs got the England job surely finished. Would Beckham and the poster boys accept him? ODDS: 10/1
MARTIN O'NEILL
FOR... European Cup and League Championship-winning player, won trophies as a manager at Leicester and Celtic, where he made the UEFA Cup Final, progressed regularly in the Champions League and won two titles, despite limited resources. Outstanding organiser and motivator.
AGAINST... Personal problems that saw an enforced departure from Celtic. Not an Englishman. Perceived long ball style (but that doesn't do Jose Mourinho any harm). ODDS: 12/1
PETER TAYLOR
FOR... Great record at Under 21 level - one defeat in 23 games. Highly thought of at the FA, made Beckham captain during a previous one-game caretaker stint.
AGAINST... Hopeless replacement for O'Neill at Leicester and was sacked, limited top-level experience. Gave Seth Johnson an England cap in his previous one-game caretaker stint. ODDS: 28/1
BRYAN ROBSON
FOR... Captain Marvel, decorated England hero and now proving he can do the job at West Brom after being poorly treated at Middlesbrough and Bradford. Top coaching badges.
AGAINST... Still rebuilding his reputation after spell when he couldn't get a job, he needed Terry Venables to hold his hand at The Riverside. He wasn't wanted by Nigeria. ODDS: 16/1
SIR TREVOR BROOKING
FOR... Great international pedigree as a player with 44 caps, currently the FA's Technical Director and handily placed to step in as caretaker, a role he once successfully performed at his beloved West Ham. Players respect him.
AGAINST... Limited managerial experience, how tough would he be with the poster boys? Could he do it without Motty? ODDS: 200/1
GARY LINEKER
FOR... Germany gave the job to Klinsmann, Holland appointed Van Basten. It's trendy to go for the golden player of a generation. Is it our turn?
AGAINST... Never been in a dug-out (apart from when he was substituted in his final England game by Graham Taylor). He's too happy on his comfy couch at the Beeb. Didn't we try the golden player option with Keegan? ODDS: 200/1
STEVE McCLAREN
FOR... Bright coach, No 2 to Fergie during Manchester United's treble-winning season, decent record at Middlesbrough. Wants the job.
AGAINST... Part of Sven's coaching set-up, and if he's that good, why didn't he organise a team to avoid defeat in Belfast? Lack of experience at managing (he's in his first job), never played international football. ODDS: 6/4
ALAN CURBISHLEY
FOR... Brilliant success at a small club, just like Allardyce. Once a cultured midfielder who could show Lampard and Gerrard what they're doing wrong. Hasn't been part of Sven's coaching farce. He'd be cheap.
AGAINST... Not managed in Europe or won a trophy. Would the public accept the manager of Charlton Athletic running the national side? ODDS: 11/2
SAM ALLARDYCE
FOR... Amazing success at Bolton, tactically astute and gets over and above from his players. Well, would you say no to him?
AGAINST... Not managed in Europe (until next week), days when managers from unfashionable clubs got the England job surely finished. Would Beckham and the poster boys accept him? ODDS: 10/1
MARTIN O'NEILL
FOR... European Cup and League Championship-winning player, won trophies as a manager at Leicester and Celtic, where he made the UEFA Cup Final, progressed regularly in the Champions League and won two titles, despite limited resources. Outstanding organiser and motivator.
AGAINST... Personal problems that saw an enforced departure from Celtic. Not an Englishman. Perceived long ball style (but that doesn't do Jose Mourinho any harm). ODDS: 12/1
PETER TAYLOR
FOR... Great record at Under 21 level - one defeat in 23 games. Highly thought of at the FA, made Beckham captain during a previous one-game caretaker stint.
AGAINST... Hopeless replacement for O'Neill at Leicester and was sacked, limited top-level experience. Gave Seth Johnson an England cap in his previous one-game caretaker stint. ODDS: 28/1
BRYAN ROBSON
FOR... Captain Marvel, decorated England hero and now proving he can do the job at West Brom after being poorly treated at Middlesbrough and Bradford. Top coaching badges.
AGAINST... Still rebuilding his reputation after spell when he couldn't get a job, he needed Terry Venables to hold his hand at The Riverside. He wasn't wanted by Nigeria. ODDS: 16/1
SIR TREVOR BROOKING
FOR... Great international pedigree as a player with 44 caps, currently the FA's Technical Director and handily placed to step in as caretaker, a role he once successfully performed at his beloved West Ham. Players respect him.
AGAINST... Limited managerial experience, how tough would he be with the poster boys? Could he do it without Motty? ODDS: 200/1
GARY LINEKER
FOR... Germany gave the job to Klinsmann, Holland appointed Van Basten. It's trendy to go for the golden player of a generation. Is it our turn?
AGAINST... Never been in a dug-out (apart from when he was substituted in his final England game by Graham Taylor). He's too happy on his comfy couch at the Beeb. Didn't we try the golden player option with Keegan? ODDS: 200/1
He has a contract to manage Finland, but what does a contract mean in football today?
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