The FA can clarify that the process to recruit the next England Manager continues.
England Manager update
Wednesday, 05 April 2006.
Further to The Football Association Board meeting today, The FA wishes to clarify that the process of identifying and recruiting the next England manager continues.
Chief Executive Brian Barwick presented an update to the Board on behalf of the nominations group mandated to manage the recruitment.
The names of potential candidates were not discussed at today’s meeting. The FA can confirm that we remain on target to make an appointment before the World Cup.
At this time, no decision has been taken on who the next England manager will be.
Due to the magnitude of the England team, this process understandably continues to attract a huge level of interest, which leads to intense media speculation.
However, out of courtesy to all parties involved in this process, The FA has a responsibility to ensure a level of confidentiality is maintained until we are in a position to make an appointment.