FA to appoint English coach

The Football Association has revealed it is ready to appoint an English coach to work alongside Fabio Capello in the Three Lions set-up.

The new man could be groomed as the Italian's replacement and will not only work with the senior squad but also with the England age-group teams, including Stuart Pearce's Under 21s.

The appointment is likely to be made by the end of next month with Alan Shearer hotly tipped for the role.

However, FA general secretary Alex Horne said: "I've got a preferred candidate but I'm not going to give you a name.

"I envisage it will be a part-time contractual arrangement."