The Football Association have reportedly not considered appointing Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho as the new England manager.

The Former Chelsea boss has been linked with the post, which is currently being overseen by Stuart Pearce, but according to Press Association Sport, the Portuguese is not on the FA's radar.

"This story was not checked with the Club England management board and is without foundation," said a senior Club England source.

Both England and Premier League clubs were alerted to the 49-year-old's availability after he was allegedly spotted house-hunting in London.

FA general secretary Alex Horne recently said that a new manager would not be appointed until after the current league season with Spurs manager Harry Redknapp remaining the overwhelming favourite to take the Three Lions job.