Stoke boss Tony Pulis has no doubts that Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp should be appointed the manager of England as quickly as possible. "I think everybody universally believes that Harry should have the job and I think the FA should do that as quickly as they can," Pulis said.

"If Spurs allow him to go and both parties agree - whether Harry stays at Tottenham until the end of the season or it is done immediately - I think we should be able to just forget all the speculation.

"No disrespect to Stuart or anyone else, but I think Harry should get the job.

"I spoke to him the other day and I know that he is desperate for Tottenham to do well, so I doubt he will take it (and leave Spurs) while the season is still running.

"But if they (the FA) are thinking he should be the manager to take England on further, then I think it all needs sorting out before the European Championship (this summer) - even if he is just there as an observer and allows Stuart to do it."

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