FA Approach Mourinho Friday 07 December 2007 at 09:55 The Football Association have approached Jose Mourinho's agent with a view to making him the next England manger, it has been claimed.
According to reports from a number of newspapers Mourinho is set to have talks with the FA and could already be on his way to London.
The news has seen the Portuguese's odds of taking the job slashed to 6/4 with Paddy Power and Stan James.
And Mourinho has been given the backing of fellow candidate Martin O'Neill, who revealed that the former Chelsea man would be a good appointment.
He told the Times: "I think Jose would be an excellent choice, simple as that.
"An England manager should have the time (to put a good structure in place) because he doesn't have to organise a training session every morning.
"It should be his business to get around and see how the structure operates, to see what is happening at clubs," he added.
Meanwhile, O'Neill himself remains among the front-runners for the job, priced at 9/1 with Boyle Sports.
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 but having walked out of Aston Villa the coast is now clear.
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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The Football Association have approached Jose Mourinho's agent with a view to making him the next England manger, it has been claimed.
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