<span class="titolo">BBC: FA Have Approached Mourinho</span></p> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> <span class="sommario">The BBC claims that the Football Association have formally approached Jose Mourinho's agent over the vacant England managerial post...</span></p> The BBC's Portuguese correspondent, Jonathan Legard, contends that the Football Association have been in touch with Jose Mourinho's agent over the England job. The reporter said, "My sources in Portugal told me that Mourinho has been approached about the England job through his agent," said Legard. "He is said to be considering it, but it is not his first-choice opening. He still has very strong interest in what might develop at the top two Spanish clubs, particularly Real Madrid. "I understand that the FA's consultation process is all but complete. "Brian Barwick, the chief executive, and Trevor Brooking have taken their soundings from within the game and as a result we could know the identity of Steve McClaren's successor before Christmas." With Bernd Schuster seemingly settling in well at Real Madrid, the FA have apparently deemed the time right to test Mourinho's resolve, and determine once and for all whether or not he is truly interested in the post. The former Chelsea is rumoured to be among the top five or six names shortlisted by English football's governing body to replace Steve McClaren. Should he be interested, then it would surely be a boon for the organisation, which is reeling from allegations of a dispute between FA figures Brian Barwick and Trevor Brooking over the impending appointment. Communication director Adrian Bevington intoned, "There is no truth in any suggestion of a problem between Brian Barwick and Sir Trevor Brooking, or a conflict or difference of opinion of any sort in appointing the next England manager. "It is totally without foundation. It is misleading to the public and grossly unfair on Brian and Sir Trevor, who are going about their work in a completely professional manner. "This is not helpful at a time when we are doing all we can to ensure we get the right man and the best man for the England job, which is what the fans all want." The likes of Martin O'Neill have tipped Mourinho to make a success of the post, but the Portuguese boss himself is still being coy over the issue.</div></p>
