One of the committee members who will choose the next England boss says the man who replaces Sven-Goran Eriksson should be British.
Premier League chairman Dave Richards is a member of the three-man panel that will find Eriksson's successor.
"It's time for a British boss, somebody who understands our passion, belief and commitment. There's no distinction between English and British."
Richards' statement seems to hint at former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill.
Northern Irishman O'Neill has been widely reported as the FA's choice to succeed Swede Eriksson.
Richards, Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick and international committee chairman Noel White will present a list of candidates to a full meeting of the FA board on 27 February.
Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce, Charlton's Alan Curbishley and Sam Allardyce of Bolton are also said to be in the running.
"We are the biggest nation in the world that plays this game and we want someone who can really move us on," Richards added.
"I don't know yet who it will be. But everyone keeps telling me there are all these coaches available. Well, now we will sit down and find out just who is up for the job.
"We have still got a bit of time. We are going to go and win the World Cup first."
Eriksson will stand down as England manager following this year's World Cup finals in Germany.
Dutchman Guus Hiddink and Brazilian coach Luis Felipe Scolari have also been mentioned as possible replacements.
Hiddink is currently in charge of PSV Eindhoven and the Australia national team while Scolari will stand down as Portugal manager after the World Cup.
So only 'British' managers have passion and belief do they? f*** who's most qualified and stuff, as long as they like shouting.....
Premier League chairman Dave Richards is a member of the three-man panel that will find Eriksson's successor.
"It's time for a British boss, somebody who understands our passion, belief and commitment. There's no distinction between English and British."
Richards' statement seems to hint at former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill.
Northern Irishman O'Neill has been widely reported as the FA's choice to succeed Swede Eriksson.
Richards, Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick and international committee chairman Noel White will present a list of candidates to a full meeting of the FA board on 27 February.
Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce, Charlton's Alan Curbishley and Sam Allardyce of Bolton are also said to be in the running.
"We are the biggest nation in the world that plays this game and we want someone who can really move us on," Richards added.
"I don't know yet who it will be. But everyone keeps telling me there are all these coaches available. Well, now we will sit down and find out just who is up for the job.
"We have still got a bit of time. We are going to go and win the World Cup first."
Eriksson will stand down as England manager following this year's World Cup finals in Germany.
Dutchman Guus Hiddink and Brazilian coach Luis Felipe Scolari have also been mentioned as possible replacements.
Hiddink is currently in charge of PSV Eindhoven and the Australia national team while Scolari will stand down as Portugal manager after the World Cup.
So only 'British' managers have passion and belief do they? f*** who's most qualified and stuff, as long as they like shouting.....