But it has got England nowhere so far. A fresh eye is needed. The leaving of Liverpool would grieve him, and after recently signing a new four-year contract he will be especially reluctant. But it is like asking Miss World to dance. You never know until you take the chance.
Rejection is worth the potential reward.
Sadly, there is little faith in this quarter in the FA's ability to be bold and radical. People should not be looking for a quick fix,' said the chief executive Adam Crozier. He has indeed proved that we ain't going to get a quick fix . Meanwhile, the chairman Geoff Thompson is insisting that the current technical director Howard Wilkinson should have more input to the senior side. It reminds you of the MP who once said that the best way to get hold of Tam Dalyell was to look for a stick and he would be on the wrong end of it.