England Sack McClaren Thursday 22 November 2007 at 14:10 Steve McClaren has been removed from his post as England manager after his side failed to make the Euro 2008 finals in Austria and Switzerland.
England were beaten 3-1 by Croatia, which allowed Russia to finish second in the qualifying table and progress to the latter stages of the tournament.
And following the removal of the former Middlesbrough man, and his assistant Terry Venables, ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill head the betting at 4/1 with Sporting Bet and Coral.
Fabio Capello has also seen his odds cut to 6/1 with Tote Sport after he admitted that he would be keen on becoming the next England manager.
In a press conference on McClaren's future earlier today (November 22nd), FA chief executive Brian Barwick admitted that the former manager's qualifying efforts were not good enough.
Barwick said: "I spoke to Steve this morning - we get on very well with him. I've had many grown-up conversations and had another one with him this morning - and I can only wish him well. But in the end, not qualifying for Euro 2008 comes up short."
Meanwhile, David Beckham has been made a rank outsider to replace McClaren with Blue Square offering 200/1 for the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder to take charge of the national side.
Harry Redknapp Proven at club level and undoubtedly a top manager. Some doubts about his suitability as a candidate and recent legal problems won't have helped his cause but he would be the England fans choice. Harry Redknapp has said he wouldnt turn England down if they came calling. FA England Managing Director Adrian Bevington pronounced that "the next manager would be English" and Redknapp looks one of very few homegrown candidates.
Stuart Pearce England need Stuart Pearce passion and no doubt the FA rate him as he is Under 21 manager. This vacancy may come round a bit too soon, although he is likely to manage England in his career it may not be straight after Fabio Cappello.
Guus Hiddink Likely to be very high on the FA's wish list and has a good track record in international football, but Trevor Brooking the FA Director Of Football indicated that an English manager would be sought.
Martin O'Neill Would be a popular choice as the next England manager for many fans and has a proven track record. If the FA want him they should be able to get him but there are question marks over why he wasn't appointed instead of Steve McClaren in 2006. Some reports in the media say he is not interested in the job havng settled in very well at Sunderland.
Sam Allardyce Overlooked when he was doing well with Bolton and the general impression was that he was found out at Newcastle. Sam Allarydyce still has his supporters but now at West Ham the Engand job may have passed him by.
Glenn Hoddle England manager between 1996 and 1999 but has been out of management since 2006 when he was in charge at Wolves. Possibility he could hold the fort through Euro 2012
Steve Bruce Sunderland boss Steve Bruce never played for England, however football fans think he is one of the best English players never to play for his country at full international level. Bruce is a good bet for the FA who surely must appoint a manager born in England.
Alan Shearer Appointing legendary players with little or no managerial experience has become a bit of a trend over the last few years, but after such shambolic displays in the World Cup England will be looking for more stability and a proven track record.
Mark Hughes Has managed Blackburn, Man City, Fulham and QPR in the Premiership as well as five years managing Wales so knows all about international football.
Terry Venables Managed his country between 1994 and 1996 and made return to the international limelight when assistant manager to Steve McLaren in 2006/7.
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Steve McClaren has been removed from his post as England manager after his side failed to make the Euro 2008 finals in Austria and Switzerland.
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