5 possible candidates to replace Roy Hodgson as England Manager

#5 Alan Shearer

Despite his limited managerial experience, Shearer is one of the most loved English players of all time.

Alan Shearer is a name you often hear in alignment with the national team job . However, his only managerial experience being an ill-fated 8 game reign at Newcastle United, could set alarm bells ringing for anyone looking at him as a serious contender for the job.

Alan Shearer had a distinguished career as a player for both his club sides and the English national team. One of the best forwards the country has ever produced, Shearer was the focal point of all English success on the international stage for a time. Yet, having little or next to no managerial experience could be a major factor against any call for his appointment.

Shearer, however, could prove to be a choice that works well to bring back some feel good into the English setup. Still recognized for his exploits as a player, it could be a choice that may defy the FA’s persistent desire to hand the job to people with more managerial experience.

Shearer recently offered his services to the FA in the aftermath of the defeat to Iceland at the Euros and claimed he would not do a worse job than the ‘experienced’ people the FA have turned to having paid “them a fortune” for it. As much as it may prove to be a risky choice, Shearer could well be an experiment worth investing in, at least till a more viable candidate becomes available.