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Hire him now because … he has the ego, temperament and bottle to deal with the press, players and fans. He won the UEFA Cup and Champions League with Porto and then claimed back to back titles with Chelsea and won the FA Cup. Jose knows the English game and is not afraid of making bold decisions.

Don't even bother because … his outspoken attitude could upset the useless beaurocrats at the FA. He's by far and away the best option but the biggest problem could be convincing him to turn his back on a lucrative club career for the poisoned chalice of the England job.

Verdict: The man for the job – If he can be convinced to take it.