With Capello jumping ship before it inevitably sinks in June, who should be chosen to guide our hapless crew now?

Here we go again. Another experienced and well respected coach bites the dust after failing with our cursed national side. The job of England manager has become somewhat of a poisoned chalice having swallowed up the reputations of countless men, only to then serve up the same old dross under the next regime.  Capello’s resignation has no doubt been a shock borne from differing circumstances than his predecessors, with the John Terry affair having placed too much strain under his relationship with the FA. However after nearly 4 years at the helm, the issues that have dogged England in the past still remain.

So who’s the man now? Who must now face the daunting task of steadying the ship and dragging our country through the European Championships in the hope our pride and reputation won’t be thrown over board?

 Harry Redknapp

Everybodies favourite including the bookies, Redknapp would be the perfect choice. With vast experience of the countries top league the FA Cup winner knows the ins and outs of every player involved in the England scene. At 64 Redknapp might also be looking for a more part time job, with the vacant position providing no more work than a dozen games a season and a duty to watch the odd Premier League fixture. He has his credentials, record and nationality on his side.  There is however one problem; he’s manager of one of the most successful teams in the country. If the FA can convince Redknapp to part ways with Spurs there’s no doubt fans across England will rejoice at their best managerial appointment since Bobby Robson, but the ball remains in Tottenham’s court.

 Alan Pardew

It’s testament to the job he’s done at Newcastle that Pardew finds himself as one of the leading contenders for the job. With his side sitting 5th in the Premiership the former West Ham man has worked wonders at a club normally familiar with turmoil, and has enough self confidence to back himself for the England role.

Like Redknapp however Pardew finds himself in the midst of a serious project at a top flight club, and might just want to resist the temptation of giving up the love of the Toon army for the disdain of a nation.

   Roy Hodgson

Well liked everywhere but Liverpool, Hodgson would provide a safe option. He’s been around for a long time and possesses good knowledge of both the English game and international football, as well has having a good relationship with the press due to his humble demeanor.

However Roy has recently retired to the safety of West Brom after a horror spell at Anfield, and the 64 year old might be put off by this experience having wilted under the scrutiny of a big job previously.

  Stuart Pearce

The term ‘poor man’s McClaran’ is a harsh one, but it might just apply to England number two Pearce. The former player has worked well with the under 21′s but ultimately failed when it’s truly mattered at tournament level. A poor spell with Manchester City and decent experience of the England scene might not be enough to persuade a glory starved nation that this is the man, and Pearce would probably find himself up against it from his first day. Heads would certainly meet hands if this were to be the choice.

Jose Mourinho

The pipe dream of pipe dream’s, Jose Mourinho would be welcomed as a hero if he were to swap Madrid for Wembley. But he has far to many options and far too much common sense to allow that to happen.