Credit where it's Pardew, 'Toon' Boss could be the next England manager.

So if you believe the old hacks of Fleet Street then you would believe that current Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is a certainty to take over the reins from Fabio Capello after the Italian has led England through the Euro 2012 tournament in Poland and the Ukraine, but is there one name that everyone is missing that could yet take on the role of Three Lions manager?

At the age of 50 it feels as if the name of Alan Pardew has been in the footballing world for an age but could the current Newcastle boss force his way into the minds of the FA ahead of their big decision in July? Pardew has transformed the ‘Toon’ since being appointed manager on the 9^th December 2010. An alleged Sky Sports vote reported that just 5.5% of their poll taken by 40,000 Geordies offered Pardew their backing. Since then the ‘Toon’ boss has flourished and after their latest 1-0 win over QPR which moved Newcastle above Liverpool and into 6^th, Pardew challenged his side to push for a European place.

Of course there is one thing that could deter the FA from choosing Pardew, his former controversies. On pitch scuffs with Arsene Wenger, Resigning from Reading FC as manager after being refused permission to speak to West Ham and his comments of Michael Essien “absolutely raping Ched Evans” will be fresh in the minds of the FA. Of course those comments made about Essien refer to his physical presence, although the BBC was criticised for never offering an on screen apology. Weighed against Harry Redknapp’s court case this month for tax evasion maybe Pardew would be the safer choice.

So what makes Pardew a candidate for the England job? Firstly his managerial record can never be disregarded. From his 576 game managerial career, Pardew has won 250 of them with a win ratio of 46%. The 50 year old also led West Ham to the FA Cup final in 2006 which they would have won bar Steven Gerrard’s 30 yard drive in stoppage time.  Promotions with Reading and West Ham are also on the C.V yet this year’s achievements at Newcastle surely top the list. Should Newcastle qualify for Europe then I see no reason why Pardew should not be interviewed for the job.

For those that thought the only candidate was Redknapp then I suggest you open your eyes and minds to the possibility that the next England manager could be the current Newcastle manager rather than the current spurs one.

What do you think? Could Pardew become England manager? Who should be the next Three Lions boss? As always let me know.