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Following a second defeat in a row England are on the verge of World Cup elimination.
The latest loss, a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay , was quickly followed by questions over Roy Hodgson's future.
The England manager says he has no intention of stepping down , but with England likely to be eliminated at the Group Stage for the first time since 1958, the former Fulham and Liverpool boss may find it impossible to retain a grip on his position.
But if Hodgson does depart, who could replace him? We take a look at those likely to be linked with the job.
Show all 8 1 /8Who could replace Roy Hodgson as England manager? Who could replace Roy Hodgson as England manager? Harry Redknapp Redknapp was the favourite with the bookies before the FA went with the safer option of Hodgson two years ago. Might they now be willing to take a gamble on the former Tottenham manager?
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Who could replace Roy Hodgson as England manager? Gary Neville Current assistant to Hodgson and well respected by the players. Judging by his analysis on Sky Sports, he knows what he's talking about too. No managerial experience however.
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Who could replace Roy Hodgson as England manager? Jose Mourinho He's been offered the job before but opted to turn it down in favour of remaining in club management. The Chelsea boss said just the other day he could be tempted to manage the Three Lions, but perhaps not just yet.
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Who could replace Roy Hodgson as England manager? Glenn Hoddle Was sacked by England after making public some strange views about the disabled. Aside from that, Hoddle's side impressed at the 1998 World Cup and looked to be going places before he was fired. Hasn't managed a side since Wolves in 2006.
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Who could replace Roy Hodgson as England manager? Stuart Pearce The new manager of Nottingham Forest was groomed by Fabio Capello when the Italian was in charge, but wasn't deemed ready when the job last came up. Relatively successful spell as England Under-21s manager.
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Who could replace Roy Hodgson as England manager? Alan Pardew If the FA thought Redknapp was a risk, Newcastle manager Pardew might not be their man. Despite his head-butting antics, no other Englishman is currently working at a bigger club.
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Who could replace Roy Hodgson as England manager? David Beckham Former player, captain and at the 2010 World Cup, official cheer leader. Perhaps being the manager is the next logical move although he has zero experience and seems keen on starting an MLS franchise.
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Who could replace Roy Hodgson as England manager? Vicente Del Bosque Will reportedly be given the axe after Spain's dismal showing in Brazil, but with a World Cup, European Championship, countless league titles and two Champions League wins, there are few better qualified to take on the England job.
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