Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is keen to hear from the FA over the England job.
The Telegraph says Redknapp is interested in taking charge of England for this summer's European Championships but the FA will have to persuade him to lead the team into the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Agreeing to do the job initially only for this summer, including the warm-ups against Norway and Belgium, would be a shrewd move by Redknapp.
It would ensure his avoiding the grief that stalks England managers during tournaments. It would keep his stock high, seeing him hailed as the man who accepted the most difficult of rescue missions.