Betting: Harry Redknapp favourite for England job, but Tottenham title charge represents stumbling block

Following the news of Fabio Capello's resignation, the Spurs boss has been made the unassailable front-runner, but current No. 2 Stuart Pearce represents good value in the market

9 Feb 2012 09:54:00

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Unsurprinsingly Harry Redknapp leads the way at 4/9 with William Hill to be the next permanent England manager, but with Tottenham riding the crest of a Premier League wave at the moment, would he be willing to throw in the towel at White Hart Lane to answer the FA's call?
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The 64-year-old was full of praise for the club and their fans when he left court yesterday and although many punters believe he is the man to lead England next, the immediate nature of a replacement being required could prove a stumbling block.

The logical second choice could be current England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce, who worked closely with Capello and is available at 7/1 with Hills to be the next manager of his country, while West Brom boss Roy Hodgson is available at 10/1 with the same firm.

Then follows a bank of candidates who do not fit the FA's desired scenario of being English, but who could be brought into contention following Capello's shock departure. Jose Mourinho is available at 10/1 and Guus Hiddink, who has a strong CV of international management including spells at Russia, Turkey and Australia behind him at 11/1.  

If the FA are to approach a manager that is currently unattached then Rafa Benitez (16/1) or Gareth Southgate (20/1) could enter the fray as left field candidates.




Back Harry Redknapp to be the next permanent England manager with William Hill at 4/9


Or back Stuart Pearce to get the nod at 7/1

Jim Knight is Betting Editor at Goal.com and has been tipping football games since he was old enough to place a bet. He is a Leicester City fan, writer and member of the We Are Going Up Podcast

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Goal.com Poll
Poll runs from 8 Feb 2012 to 11 Feb 2012
Poll runs from 8 Feb 2012 to 11 Feb 2012
Who should be the next England manager?
Harry Redknapp
 
46.47%
Jose Mourinho
 
15.24%
Guus Hiddink
 
10.32%
Arsene Wenger
 
10.25%
Martin O'Neill
 
5.04%
Stuart Pearce
 
4.45%
Other
 
2.81%
Alan Pardew
 
2.76%
Roy Hodgson
 
2.66%
 
 
 
 
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