Redknapp for England?

After Fabio Capello’s shock resignation as England manager on Wednesday the question now being asked is who will be next to succeed the Italian and take up the reigns for this year’s European Championships. Harry Redknapp remains the clear favourite with both fans and bookmakers after winning his tax evasion court case the same morning Capello stepped down. However divided loyalties with current club Tottenham will make it difficult for Redknapp to take the job straight away, as the London club and Chairman Daniel Levy will be reluctant to let their talisman go. Under 21s manger  Stuart Pearce will take charge of the team for this month’s friendly with Holland but question marks over his managerial experience may prevent him taking up the job full time. Other British managers in the frame include Roy Hodgson and Steve Bruce while Alan Pardew and Martin O'Neill have ruled themselves out both clearly backing Redknapp to take the job. 

An international job would be a different challenge for Redknapp to what he has faced in the past, with him only seeing the players on a monthly basis rather than every week. The England job would come with big decisions to be made starting with who will take the up the captains role, after John Terry was once again stripped from leading the team. If Redknapp took charge where would that leave Frank Lampard? As Redknapp’s nephew the Chelsea midfielder may return as a regular in the team after missing games under Capello. Plus Tottenham players like Michael Dawson and Aaron Lennon could benefit after working with Redknapp previously.