The Football Association announced on Wednesday that Fabio Capello had resigned as England manager with immediate effect after four years in charge.

The Italian has left the national setup just four months before the start of the European Championships in Poland and the Ukraine.

Sports Mole gathers together the possible candidates who could step into international football's most high-profile role.

Harry Redknapp

The strong favourite. Redknapp's passage towards managing his country was made easier on Wednesday when he was cleared of all charges in his tax evasion trial. As English as his beloved bulldog, Rosie, the 63-year-old has been earmarked as the man who would instil some national pride back in the team.

Odds: 2/7

Stuart Pearce

As manager of the Under-21s, Pearce could be seen as a natural successor to Capello. The former defender has also served as the Italian's assistant and would have learned about the running of a national team.

Odds: 6/1

Guus Hiddink

The Dutchman has reportedly expressed his interest in the position and could be the man with the necessary skill and charisma to guide the team to glory. Has managed at international level four times during his distinguished 30-year career, even guiding South Korea to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002.

Odds: 9/1

Jose Mourinho

A magnet for controversy, Mourinho may be considered too much of a firebrand for the more conservative tastes of the FA. One thing he almost guarantees though is success. However, he has suggested that he would only enter international management for his native Portugal.

Odds: 12/1

Martin O'Neill

The Irishman has already been unsuccessful with a previous application for the job, but his managerial stock has risen even more with his recent appointment at Sunderland. Transforming them from relegation candidates to European hopefuls, O'Neill would be seen as a safe pair of hands on an increasingly unsteady ship.

Odds: 20/1