Saturday, December 8, 2007

Lippi To Be Offered England Job - Report


The 59-year-old has been out of work since resigning as boss of the Azzurri following the World Cup triumph in Germany last summer.

According to the ‘Corriere’, an FA representative flew out to Italy to discuss personal terms with Lippi, before coming to an initial agreement with him.

Until now Lippi was not considered as that high up on the English FA’s shortlist, mainly due to the fact that he does not speak English.

Ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is the favourite with the bookmakers, and when asked yesterday if he would take the job, he replied “why not”.

The only high-profile candidate to so far declare that they want the position is former Real Madrid, Roma, Milan and Juventus tactician Fabio Capello.

Reports in the English press suggest that a new manager to replace the sacked Steve McClaren will be in place before the New Year.

The Three Lions failed to qualify for Euro 2008 after an embarrassing 3-2 home defeat to Croatia at Wembley in their final qualifier.

Roberto Perfumo

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