Wayne Rooney backing Harry Redknapp for England manager
Harry Redknapp Wayne Rooney summed the mood of an expectant nationonWednesdaynight by declaring: Its got to be Harry Redknapp.
The England and Reds strikers verdict on who should succeed Fabio Capello as national manager came at the end of what was a tumultous but ultimately good day for English football.
A good day for those who believe Redknapp is the only man left qualified to lead the Three Lions.
A good day for those with long enough memories to recall Englands feckless bid to become world champions in 2010.
On the biggest stage, Capello was caught woefully short and history will not remember his four-year tenure on these shores favourably.
And if were entirely honest, was anyone expecting anything more from this summers Euros?
Capellos standout contribution during his time as England manager was to finally curb a nations expectations.
For the first time in living memory we headed into a major tournament expectingnothing.
There can be no more damning indictment of the outgoing manager.
What you cant feel cant hurt and thats the legacy the aloof Italian leaves.
A nation numbed needs a booster shot and Redknapp is the perfect antidote to the Capello years.
Rooney certainly thinks so. Gutted Capello has quit, tweeted the United striker. Good guy and top coach. Got to be English to replace him. Harry Redknapp for me.
Video: Fabio Capello resigns as England manager
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The Spurs boss could become the first England managerial appointment to have won a title in this country since Don Revie.
And even if Spurs do fall short this season, few could argue with his credentials for the job.
Redknapp should have been courted when the FA were busy fluttering their eyelids at Big Phil Scolari.
He should have been appointed when Steve McClaren was deemed a more suitable candidate.
He should have got the call when McClaren ducked for cover beneath his brolly and should have been welcomed with open arms when Capello blew it in Bloemfontein.
As England sank, Redknapp soared. His success at Portsmouth promotion to the Premier League, top-flight survival and an FA Cup triumph is enough to put him ahead of the pack.
Before that he turned West Ham from yo-yo to established Premier League club.
His dedication to youth development saw him lead a golden generation of English players at Upton Park that included Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole and Jermain Defoe.
He transformed Tottenham from sleeping giants to Champions League qualifiers to genuine title contenders.
He embraces talent, rather than strangles it.
From Paolo Di Canio to Luka Modric to Gareth Bale to Rafael van der Vaart, Redknapp has always found room for an entertainer.
And contrary to popular opinion, Redknapp is so much more than merely a wheeler-dealer.
He is a deep thinking lover of the game with strong principles about the way it should be played.
Hes a refreshing throwback during a time of continental cool. Hes old school in an age when most sought-after coaches have surnames that end in a vowel.
Quite simply hes the only man the FA can turn to and the timing of Capellos departure couldnt be more opportune.
The country has been gripped to his crown court trial over charges of tax evasion bec! ause it knew how important the verdict was to the national obsession.
Had Redknapp been found guilty it would have been the final nail in the coffin of his hopes to become national boss.
He has been England manager-elect ever since it became clear Capello would hot foot it out of his 6m-a-year job at the end of the Euro 2012.
Success at White Hart Lane has been the final interview neutrals fantasising that Tottenhams lily whites had Three Lions on their chests, rather than a cockerel.
By process of elimination weve ended up with the man who should have had the job all along.
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The England and Reds strikers verdict on who should succeed Fabio Capello as national manager came at the end of what was a tumultous but ultimately good day for English football.
A good day for those who believe Redknapp is the only man left qualified to lead the Three Lions.
A good day for those with long enough memories to recall Englands feckless bid to become world champions in 2010.
On the biggest stage, Capello was caught woefully short and history will not remember his four-year tenure on these shores favourably.
And if were entirely honest, was anyone expecting anything more from this summers Euros?
Capellos standout contribution during his time as England manager was to finally curb a nations expectations.
For the first time in living memory we headed into a major tournament expectingnothing.
There can be no more damning indictment of the outgoing manager.
What you cant feel cant hurt and thats the legacy the aloof Italian leaves.
A nation numbed needs a booster shot and Redknapp is the perfect antidote to the Capello years.
Rooney certainly thinks so. Gutted Capello has quit, tweeted the United striker. Good guy and top coach. Got to be English to replace him. Harry Redknapp for me.
Video: Fabio Capello resigns as England manager
Fabio C apello: England stats
The Spurs boss could become the first England managerial appointment to have won a title in this country since Don Revie.
And even if Spurs do fall short this season, few could argue with his credentials for the job.
Redknapp should have been courted when the FA were busy fluttering their eyelids at Big Phil Scolari.
He should have been appointed when Steve McClaren was deemed a more suitable candidate.
He should have got the call when McClaren ducked for cover beneath his brolly and should have been welcomed with open arms when Capello blew it in Bloemfontein.
As England sank, Redknapp soared. His success at Portsmouth promotion to the Premier League, top-flight survival and an FA Cup triumph is enough to put him ahead of the pack.
Before that he turned West Ham from yo-yo to established Premier League club.
His dedication to youth development saw him lead a golden generation of English players at Upton Park that included Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole and Jermain Defoe.
He transformed Tottenham from sleeping giants to Champions League qualifiers to genuine title contenders.
He embraces talent, rather than strangles it.
From Paolo Di Canio to Luka Modric to Gareth Bale to Rafael van der Vaart, Redknapp has always found room for an entertainer.
And contrary to popular opinion, Redknapp is so much more than merely a wheeler-dealer.
He is a deep thinking lover of the game with strong principles about the way it should be played.
Hes a refreshing throwback during a time of continental cool. Hes old school in an age when most sought-after coaches have surnames that end in a vowel.
Quite simply hes the only man the FA can turn to and the timing of Capellos departure couldnt be more opportune.
The country has been gripped to his crown court trial over charges of tax evasion bec! ause it knew how important the verdict was to the national obsession.
Had Redknapp been found guilty it would have been the final nail in the coffin of his hopes to become national boss.
He has been England manager-elect ever since it became clear Capello would hot foot it out of his 6m-a-year job at the end of the Euro 2012.
Success at White Hart Lane has been the final interview neutrals fantasising that Tottenhams lily whites had Three Lions on their chests, rather than a cockerel.
By process of elimination weve ended up with the man who should have had the job all along.
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