Former England captain Bryan Robson believes the FA should turn to ex managers to help pick Steve McClaren's successor.
Involve former bosses in selection panel, says Robbo
Former England captain Bryan Robson believes the FA should turn to ex managers to help pick Steve McClaren's successor.
Chief executive Brian Barwick has been tasked with leading the search for a new boss, but the Sheffield United manager thinks that the selection process should involve people with experience of top-level football.
"The only thing I would ever say about the England role is that people like Sir Bobby Robson, Graham Taylor, Terry Venables... I feel like there should be a panel of them who help the committee decide the next England manager," said Robson.
The Blades chief, who won 90 caps for his country, blamed defensive naivety and a lack of aggression for Wednesday night's crushing defeat to Croatia.
"I look at some our defending from last night and it was poor. We stood off Kranjcar for the first goal, people got attracted to the ball for the second - and these are supposed to be our best players in country.
"We keep talking about technique, but you've got to get a balance of technique and aggression. I didn't see too much aggression last night."
Robson believes the country's youth system needs an overhaul, and also sent a warning shot to anyone underestimating the significance of England's failure to reach the Euro 2008 finals.
"Academies and our overall coaching of kids has definitely got to be looked at.
"When you miss out on a major competition, you can't just dismiss it. You've got to take a long hard look at yourselves and try to improve."
