Fulham boss Roy Hodgson remains favourite for the Liverpool job.

The Mail on Sunday says Liverpool's pursuit of Hodgson has not been finalised and defeat for England today may mean the Fulham boss might prefer to become a candidate to succeed Fabio Capello should the Italian move on.

Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow sounded out Marseille to find out if they would allow boss Didier Deschamps to speak about a possible move.

The French club's president, Jean-Claude Dassier, revealed: "I kindly indicated to him there wasn't the slightest chance to pinch our coach. Even in his dreams.

"We have a trusting relationship with Didier. I'm not worried but it's also true he is flattered to see a great European club interested in him."