At an FA Board meeting on 2 February, it was agreed that Chief Executive Brian Barwick would meet with International Committee Chairman Noel White and Vice-Chairman Dave Richards to commence the process for the appointment.

FA Director of Communications Adrian Bevington said: "No shortlist has been drawn up yet. Any speculation suggesting otherwise is inaccurate."

The group appointed by the Board will report back to FA Chairman Geoff Thompson and the Board in due course.