Redknapp should heed Hodgson words ahead of job offer

Short term results too important in the eyes of West Brom boss

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Harry Redknapp has such a wind behind his appointment to succeed Fabio Capello, that it seems impossible he will not be the next England manager. However, I was struck by an utterance of Adrian Bevington, head of Club England, during the FA's press conference following the departure of Fabio Capello. He spoke about building for the future and taking England all the way to 2018 and the World Cup in Russia.

It seems inconceivable that Redknapp, soon to be 65, could last that long. If he is appointed then it must be a short term one that takes England to Euro 2012 and, perhaps, Brazil in two years time. England are about to open the national training centre and, with much talk about getting the infrastructure right for long term success, it is possible that Redknapp's appointment will be combined with a younger man who is seen as the long term successor. That could well be Stuart Pearce who has taken temporary charge.