England skipper John Terry says he wants former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to replace Steve McClaren as manager of the international side. (The Sun)

And Mourinho, who is still out of work after leaving Chelsea, has urged the Football Association to make him a firm offer. (Daily Express)

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be given a key role in helping the FA find a new manager. (The Mirror)

Former England manager Terry Venables, who was sacked as McClaren's assistant earlier this week, says Italian Fabio Capello is the ideal man for England's top job. (The Sun)

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill may have ruled himself out of the running for England but his comments have given the FA a glimmer of hope that he could be persuaded to change his mind. (The Independent)

The FA have made contact with Real Madrid over the availability of their German manager Bernd Schuster. (Spanish daily Marca)

Former Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann says he wants the England job. (The Mirror)

And German legend Franz Beckenbauer has says the FA should now turn to the former Tottenham striker. (Various)

McClaren ignored the advice of Venables to put on midfielder Owen Hargreaves when England equalised against Croatia on Wednesday night. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea manager Avram Grant says Terry would have been fit enough to play for England against Croatia. (Various)

The Football Association is unwilling to commit to a home nations tournament next summer, following England's failure to qualify for Euro 2008. (The Times)

Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva, who is struggling to get into the Gunners first team, says he would "gladly" move to Juventus. (Daily Star, Daily Mail)

Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka has revealed his regret at leaving Arsenal in 1999. (The Sun)

Swindon boss Paul Sturrock is set for a return to Plymouth. (Daily Mail)

Barcelona defender Edmilson has apologised after he questioned the commitment of his team-mates on a television interview earlier this week. (The Independent, Daily Mail)

He had said: "The squad are like a family and every family has black sheep."