FA interview 'mystery candidate' over England job

Martin Glenn, CEO of the FA speaks during a press conference with Roy Hodgson (Not Pictured) on June 28, 2016 in Chantilly, France
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The FA reportedly interview an unnamed foreign candidate for the vacant England manager's job as they step up the search for Roy Hodgson's successor.

The Football Association have interviewed a 'mystery candidate' over the possibility of taking over as England manager, according to reports.

The search for Roy Hodgson's successor has stepped up in recent days, with Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce and Hull City boss Steve Bruce both having meetings with the FA.

The three-man selection panel, which consists of technical director Dan Ashworth, chief executive Martin Glenn and vice-chairman David Gill, are also expected to speak to Eddie Howe, Jurgen Klinsmann and Glenn Hoddle, all of whom have been linked with the post.

However, the Daily Telegraph has claimed that another unnamed foreign candidate has been interviewed by the FA in the last 48 hours.

The FA are thought to favour an English appointment, though, with Allardyce currently the heavy favourite to land the role.

The Hull City mascot stands on the touchline during the FA Cup game between Hull City and Arsenal on March 6, 2016
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