We need a manager who is English this time, but all those mentioned so far, despite their track records and abilities, are too much a part of the "establishment" (except Stuart Pearce). We need someone new to the scene, someone younger with lots of self-motivation, initiative and vision, and academic. It has to be Steve Coppell.
mike, UK

Even the top English clubs like Man U, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea aren't managed by English managers. Isn't that enough warning for the FA to know that English managers are no longer considered to be good managers? The England job should go to Guus Hiddink or Luiz Felipe Scolari because they both have impressive CVs, unlike the over-rated English managers.
Mohamed Deen, United Kingdom

Sven won lots of trophies before coming to lead England. But despite possessing the most talented bunch of English players in years, he's done nothing except squander chances. I say choose someone that makes us proud to support England, even when we lose, and to hell with past performances. This is about pride as much as anything.
Chris Atkins, England

I think we should appoint a professional manager who's had a go at international level before. Whether this person is English or not shouldn't matter too much because whoever takes the job will obviously already have a lot of passion towards the country.
Jamie Klein, England

There's a feeling in the game that foreign coaches are more technical and understand international football better. What nonsense. Appoint a man who knows English players and embraces Eniglishness within the squad. Big Sam is the man - faultlessly professional in approach but possessed of the classic bulldog spirit.
Andy Parker, England

I haven't heard anyone mention Jose Mourinho - he would be an excellent choice. The players on Chelsea have tremendous respect for him, and he's a proven winner.
Brent McDonald, USA

Looking from afar, I'd definitely see a partnership of Guus Hiddink with Stuart Pearce as assistant, both working full time, will work well for the result. We're talking about winning Euro 2008 and World Cup 2010 now.
Yamin, Malaysia

The best solution to be England manager I think is Jose Mourinho or one Englishman - manager and player David Beckham.
hysi, Kosovo

I think the manager should have experience at the highest level with good tactical knowledge. Hiddink or O'Neill would be my choices.
Rob, United Kingdom

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