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You don't often get that much direct quoting whilst the recruitment process is underway and all of the media are hypothesising, but reading between the lines it won't be Klinsmann. The Metro has reported: "It’s fair to say there has been a mixed response from fans and pundits like over England...

The FA shortlist appears to be Allardyce, Bruce and Klinsmann but after reading what the Daily Mail are reporting the German is looking less likely - "combative nature" - God forbid!: But, during their two-week consultation process, FA chiefs were warned about potential difficulties they could...

Wise words, the most Brexit of managers for the most Brexit of times. Perhaps Andy Carroll and Peter Crouch upfront, Stewart Downing and Matt Jarvis firing in crosses, Terry and Shawcross at the back - the no-nonsense bootboys of the defence, Kevin Nolan and Mark Noble to kick some people in...

My problem with Big Sam are his possession stats - typically his sides have 40%-45% and if you give decent international sides 55-60% possession you will win nothing, particularly with our defence. It worries me that he's won nothing and it worries me the FA have always rejected him when his...

Leaving aside my personal choice of Jurgen Klinsmann as next England manager, what the hell have the FA been doing for the last 12 months? They knew Hodgson's contract was up after the Euros and it was virtually certain 12 months ago we'd need a new manager now. If Sam Allardyce IS the right...

Why would you choose Allardyce over Klinsmann? Allardyce has no meaningful international experience to speak of, either as a player or a manager. That means no tournament experience. He's never worked abroad, only in this country. Therefore, he'll not be able to give any international...

The vast majority of the England squad are managed by international heavyweight managers like Mourinho, Wenger, Guardiola, Klopp - do you honestly think those same players are going to be inspired by the words of Eddie Howe? Spurs players form a big contingent of the squad - they gubbed...