Former Lionesses boss Hope Powell has stated she believes the England's women's team should be managed by an English coach.
Powell, 56 and holder of a CBE, has been out of management since leaving WSL club Brighton last October after an 8-0 hammering by Tottenham. Prior to her five-year spell on the south coast, she took charge of England from 1998-2013 during which she led the team to five major tournaments and became the first woman to earn the UEFA Pro Licence.
Although she didn't lead England to a major tournament, Powell is widely credited with helping to transform the women's game in this country. However, in an interview with The Times the former national manager stated that she believes an English coach should be given the opportunity to lead the Lionesses, helping to encourage home-grown coaches in the women's game.
