Departure: Capello leaves Wembley after his talks with the FA

'I presume Harry Redknapp is the favourite, but he's got a job to do with Spurs until the end of the season,' he said.

'The FA have handled this really badly.

'You have to find a man very quickly. Someone who wants the job.

'If it's going to be Harry Redknapp are Spurs going to allow it?

'The FA are almost going to be held to ransom. The Euros is going to be a trial for whoever takes charge.'

Redknapp was immediately installed as favourite to take over from Capello and lead England into this summer's European Championships, but Scotland boss Craig Levein was another to cast doubt on whether the 64-year-old - who was today cleared of tax evasion charges - would be able to do both jobs in the short term.

Levein said on BBC Radio 5 Live: 'I think it's extremely difficult. I believe England have got a great opportunity in the summer going to the Euro finals.

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