Sports Letter: Time for act of faith

Sir: The next England manager needs to have the maturity of Ron Greenwood, but not have the personal life of Bobby Robson or the fallibility of judgement of Graham Taylor. He (or she) must be fit, have the experience of running a large organisation with the respect of the supporters.

There is only one person who could fulfil this role - Pope John Paul II (above, right).

Yours faithfully,

PAUL MANNING

Paulton

Bristol

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