The appointment of a new England manager is «getting close», says the Football Association’s chief executive.
Hull City manager Steve Bruce and Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce have been interviewed about succeeding Roy Hodgson, who resigned after the shock last-16 defeat by Iceland at Euro 2016.
«We’ve consulted widely in the game and spoken to a handful of people,» Martin Glenn told BBC sports editor Dan Roan.
«The new manager’s got to be someone who can inspire people.»
Glenn also said the new manager will need to «build resilience» in players so they are able to deal with criticism on social media and the pressures of an «intensely passionate» English media.
Both Hull and Sunderland have urged the FA to move quickly so they can plan for the upcoming season.
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe and USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann have also been linked with the vacant England role – and the Daily Telegraph claims a third «mystery candidate» has been interviewed.
El Presidente Ejecutivo de la Asociacion del futbol Ingles dijo que estan muy cerca de definir al nuevo tecnico de la seleccion nacional.
Los managers de Hull City Steve Bruce y Sunderlan Sam Allardyce estarian entre los favoritos a suceder a Roy Hogson, quien renuncio tras ser eliminados en octavos de final de la Euro 2016.
El nuevo manager deber ser una persona que inspire a la gente, dijo Martin Glenn a la BBC.
Dirigentes de Hull y Sunderland han pedido a las partes especialmente a la FA que tomen una decision rápida para poder planear sus temporadas.
Eddie Howe del Bournemouth y el tecnico de Estados Unidos Jurguen Klopp tambien han sido relacionados con la posición y el Daily Telegraph aseguro que un tercer y misterioso candidato fue entrevistado.