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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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John Ashdown

World Cup 2010: who could replace Fabio Capello as England manager?

Possible managers: Roy Hodgson at Slovenia v England
Roy Hodgson 9-4 The fans' choice (unless you happen to be a Fulham fan). Seems to tick all the boxes: his stewardship at Craven Cottage has been universally praised, his teams play attractive football and he has a CV that includes two spells at Internazionale, time in Switzerland and Scandinavia, and experience of international football. Also courted by Liverpool, so FA would have to move swiftly.
Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images
Possible managers: Harry Redknapp at Manchester United  v Tottenham Hotspur
Harry Redknapp 3-1 Broke the quadopoly at the top of the Premier League with Spurs this season and won the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008. Has made young English talent the cornerstone of his side at White Hart Lane, but is just a year younger than Fabio Capello - too old in the tooth to adapt to international football?
Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Possible managers: Aston Villa Manager Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill 8-1 Whether the FA would countenance another overseas appointment is questionable, although the Aston Villa manager would be a popular choice. Has enjoyed success at every club he has managed, although Villa faded in the Premier League last season and have had little joy in Europe.
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Possible managers: Stuart Pearce during Slovenia V England, Fifa World Cup
Stuart Pearce 9-1 The continuity candidate, but then, so was Steve McClaren. A member of Capello's backroom staff, Pearce remains an England icon and guided the Under-21 side to the European Championship final last year (where they lost 4-0 to Germany), although his spells with Manchester City and Nottingham Forest are not remembered fondly.
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Possible managers: Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink
Guus Hiddink 16-1 Hugely successful with clubs and countries, and played a major part in Chelsea's resurgence before Carlo Ancelotti, but has a two-year contract with Turkey that does not begin until 1 August. Those odds are far too short.
Photograph: Ian Kington/AFP/Getty Images
Possible managers: England's injured midfielder David Beckham stands near the pitch
David Beckham 20-1 Chief grey-suit-and-waistcoated cheerleader in the technical area in South Africa. At 35 his remaining playing days are short, but surely too early to consider for such a high-profile managerial post. Could well play a coaching role in future regime, however.
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Possible managers: Newcastle United's caretaker manager Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer 33-1 Certainly seems to have all the answers from the comfort of his BBC sofa. Current managerial CV runs only to 'Eight games with Newcastle. Won one, drawn two, lost five. Relegation.'
Photograph: Ian Horrocks/Newcastle Utd via Getty Images
Possible managers: Twente's coach Steve McClaren reacts
Steve McClaren 66-1 A rejuvenated and restored character after his dark days as the Wally with Brolly. Guided FC Twente to the Eredivisie title last season and is now set to take a crack at the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg. In the future, a return is possible, but now is too soon to go back.
Photograph: Ermindo Armino/AP
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