FA Chief Executive David Bernstein has insisted that it is too early to begin speculating about individual candidates to take over the England manager's position.
Speaking to reporters, Mr Bernstein refused to be drawn on possible favourites, despite widespread rumours that the FA would like to employ an Englishman for the position.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive defended the decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy, which led to the current crisis.
"There is something particular about an England football captain," said Bernstein.
"When you look at the statue of Bobby Moore outside Wembley, that is the stature that we are looking for from England captains.
"The FA board, 14 people, had a uniformed view on this. We felt that going into a European Championship it was an overhanging issue that was not appropriate and not in the best interests of England to be allowed to continue."
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