Boro Cup runs may affect naming of England manager

STEVE MCCLAREN’S involvement in two cup semi-finals could affect the timing of the announcement of the next England manager.

The process of appointing Sven-Goran Eriksson’s successor is nearing its climax but the FA are anxious to avoid charges of destabilising the position of current club managers.

For that reason, if the nominations panel settle on Martin O’Neill, who is not working for a club at the moment, then there should be an announcement well before the end of the season.