Manchester City hero Roberto Mancini the new name linked with the England job after Euro 2016 fiasco forced Roy Hodgson out
ROBERTO MANCINI is the latest name to be thrown into the threadbare hat to be the next England manager after the Euro 2016 farce.
The former Manchester City manager has been linked with the vacant FA post after Under-21s boss Gareth Southgate rejected the chance to work with the Wembley blazers.
Even BBC presenter Gary Lineker ruled himself out of the running, though pundits Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand volunteered their services.
The Italian won the Premier League and FA Cup with City but was responsible for bringing serial flop Mario Balotelli to England - so he might suit the current Three Lions squad.
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Reports in Italy claim the current Inter Milan boss could be tempted to move back to England to take over the rock-bottom national side.
The lure of taking the job is based on the fact it pays massive money with Roy Hodgson pocketing around £4m-year.
Mancini already has a fine grasp of English from his brief time playing for Leicester City in 2001 and working at the Etihad.
The 51-year-old has also already worked with Joe Hart so would have a head start helping the ‘keeper get over his miserable campaign in France where he took the blame for two goals.
Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson will tell the national game's admittedly non-expert bosses that Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce should get the gig.
While Guus Hiddink remains a serious candidate after his work at Chelsea and desire to work only with national teams.
