Sam Allardyce is poised to take over as England manager.
The Sunderland chief appears to be in pole position to replace Roy Hodgson, who left the role after England were eliminated by Iceland at the last-16 stage of Euro 2016.
Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at what the pressing issues will be for Allardyce to address early on in his reign.
RESTORE SOME CONFIDENCE
England's players looked gripped by fear when the going got tough against Iceland. Allardyce is famed for his man-management and credited with reviving the careers of players who many thought were past their prime. Repairing the damaged confidence of the likes of Raheem Sterling and Ross Barkley would be a good start.
SORT THE SET-PIECES
Harry Kane taking corners? Not on Big Sam's watch. Allardyce is meticulous when it comes to working on set-piece routines on the training ground. England need to be more of a threat from dead-ball situations, and better at defending them after being undone by a simple long throw in the defeat to Iceland.
STICK SQUARE PEGS IN SQUARE HOLES
Wayne Rooney is not a midfielder. Daniel Sturridge is not a winger. Hodgson's muddled thinking cost England dearly in France. Allardyce chooses a system and sticks with it, picking the best players in those positions. Although his preference for one up front may leave a few strikers disappointed.
BE A HART BREAKER?
Joe Hart's unconvincing displays have left a question mark over his previously undisputed role as England's first-choice goalkeeper. With Jack Butland expected to be fully fit in time for the new season, the number one shirt is up for grabs and Allardyce has a big decision to make.
PLAY THE ENGLAND WAY
The Football Association still appears wedded to the concept of the 'England DNA' but there is a strong case for English players getting back to doing what they traditionally do best. Defensive solidity allied to attacking with power, pace and aggression, precisely what Allardyce preaches. It may not be pretty, but pragmatic football did not do Portugal any harm this summer.
Source: PA
