Without Hope: England were knocked out at the group stage of Euro 2013

Hope Powell’s position as the England women’s team coach, which has come under intense scrutiny since the dreadful showing and early exit from the European Championship finals in Sweden, may not be at immediate risk.

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Hodgson on double time with England and West Bromwich

Roy Hodgson yesterday made his first visit to St George's Park, the future home of England, as he continues to juggle the last few days of his tenure at West Bromwich with his looming duties as the national manager.

The FA expects Hodgson to split his time between St George's and Wembley once he takes up the post

Roy Hodgson takes tour of new England home at St George's

New England manager is taken on whirlwind trip round Burton – then it's back to Premier League

Roy Hodgson is driven away from Wembley with England’s Euro 2012 itinerary on the seat next to him after his talks with the FA yesterday

Hodgson to get England job after final talks today

The Football Association is confident that it will appoint Roy Hodgson as the new England manager today, subject to him finalising the details of his contract this morning, after four hours of successful talks with the FA chairman, David Bernstein, right, yesterday.

<b>Sir Trevor Brooking</b><br/>
One of the gentlemen of the game, the 63-year-old is highly regarded and is likely to be involved for the rearranged friendly with the Netherlands later this month. Played more than 500 games for West Ham and won 49 caps. Appointed director of football development at the FA in December 2003.

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The Football Association are to appoint a technical director, it was announced today - after a gap of 10 years.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has made a big impression for Arsenal this season

Youth teams show it's not doom and gloom with plan to instil skill

The superior technique and decision-making of Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder may have been a chastening experience for England at Wembley, but the Football Association remains optimistic that the future is bright.

Sir Trevor Brooking, the FA’s director of football developments, wants to build 'a great skill base'

English youth teams show it's not doom and gloom

The superior technique and decision-making of Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder may have been a chastening experience for England at Wembley, but the Football Association remains optimistic that the future is bright.

<b>8 February 2012</b><br/>
Fabio Capello leaves the Football Association headquarters at Wembley following his decision to resign as England manager.

FA deny Fabio Capello was paid £1.5m in compensation

The Football Association have rejected claims they paid £1.5million in compensation to Fabio Capello following the Italian's resignation as England coach.

<b>Stuart Pearce</b><br/>
The 49-year-old has impressed in charge of the England Under-21s, reaching the European Championship final in 2009, but he did not convince with Nottingham Forest and Manchester City.

After a week from hell, race row is the final sucker-punch

Terry gone, Fabio gone, and no sooner had the FA unveiled an interim coaching plan than it unravelled. Typical. By Sam Wallace

From left, Trevor Brooking, Adrian Bevington David Bernstein and Alex Horne during the press conference at Wembley yesterday

Sam Wallace: After a week from hell, race row is the final sucker-punch

Terry gone, Fabio gone, and no sooner had the FA unveiled an interim coaching plan than it unravelled. Typical

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