The Football Association will interview Jurgen Klinsmann for the England manager’s job and are seriously considering him as a successor to Roy Hodgson, though the Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce remains the front runner to get the position he was denied ten years ago.

With the governing body being accused by Sunderland on Wednesday of ‘damaging’ their pre-season preparations and urged to “bring about a swift resolution to this matter,” it is thought Klinsmann may be interviewed in the next 48 hours.

But there was a growing sense that Allardyce is the FA’s man, with his Wearside employers already placing Burnley’s Sean Dyche on their contingency list of possible successors if the 61-year-old is handed the national post.

Klinsmann brings substantial experience of handling superstar bracket players like those within the England ranks, having presided over a German national side that played expansive football to a third place finish at the 2006 World Cup. He was sacked after a season at Bayern Munich as results were not good enough but been at the helm of the United States national side since 2011.

But Allardyce’s more collaborative approach to management is thought to be a factor which weighs in his favour and the idea of a potential future successor, such as Gareth Southgate or Gary Neville, working as his assistant will certainly strengthen his standing. Klinsmann would potentially bring a very different approach and has a record of clearing out staff and appointing his own staff when moving into new managerial positions

Allardyce has long coveted the national job and was deeply disappointed when he lost out in a two-way contest with Steve McClaren, a decade ago. He made his interest transparently clear by returning on Tuesday from Sunderland’s pre-season training camp in Austria and being available for interview at the home of FA board member David Gill. Sunderland confirmed on Wednesday that the FA had asked their permission to approach him.

Possible Roy Hodgson replacements Show all 8 1 /8 Possible Roy Hodgson replacements Possible Roy Hodgson replacements Eddie Howe, Bournemouth The most attractive option. While Eddie Howe lacks the experience of managing a major European club, his work at Bournemouth has been nothing short of miraculous. Having previously revealed he would jump at the chance to manage his country, he could be a good bet. Getty Possible Roy Hodgson replacements Brendan Rodgers, Celtic Despite being a joke figure for some, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is another name usually thrown into the hat for potential replacements. After failing to deliver silverware at Liverpool, however, and recently signing a contract with the Scottish champions, it remains unlikely. Getty Possible Roy Hodgson replacements Roberto Martinez The former Everton manager is 'conditioned' to English football meaning the FA hierarchy may be prepared to overlook his Spanish roots. Roberto Martinez was considered one of the most promising managers in European football, before it went wrong at Goodison Park. Getty Possible Roy Hodgson replacements Alan Pardew, Crystal Palace The Crystal Palace manager has long been considered an option for England but his stock has fallen considerably after a torrid end to the most recent Premier League season. FA chiefs may, however, be prepared to overlook his misgivings if they elect to sack Hodgson. Getty Possible Roy Hodgson replacements Sean Dyche, Burnley While some may grumble, the Burnley boss is another who has worked wonders on a shoestring budget. Despite relegation with Burnley two seasons ago, the ‘Ginger Mourinho’ continues to produce sides capable of beating the odds. Getty Possible Roy Hodgson replacements Glenn Hoddle Having previously taken charge of the national team and not managed since leaving Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2006, Hoddle would be a surprise choice. Dismissed from the England job in 1999 after making controversial comments about disabled people. Getty Possible Roy Hodgson replacements Gary Neville The former Manchester United defender’s spell at Valencia may have been disastrous, but Gary Neville is highly thought of at the FA. Having worked under Hodgson, he will also be acutely aware of England’s deficiencies. It may well prove to be a sensible choice. Getty Possible Roy Hodgson replacements Laurent Blanc Dismissed by Paris Saint-Germain recently, Blanc would be a leading name among the foreign candidates for the job. Previously took charge of the France national team between 2010 and 2012. Getty

Despite Allardyce’s keen interest, there is likely to have been some jocularity at his meeting with the governing body about his attempts to provide a Power Point presentation when he was interviewed in 2006. The FA then told him back then that there were no Power Point facilities at the interview venue in Oxfordshire and that he would have to print off hard copies of the presentation. “So much for the progressive FA,” he reflected later.

Allardyce’s pitch for the job in 2006 also included a secure communications system which would allow players to download their programme for international get-togethers while still at their clubs. The system, similar to one developed for player at Bolton, where Allardyce was manager at the time, was to include information on opponents, travel plans, facilities in the country they would be travelling. “The idea was that when they arrived, they were familiar with what tey had to do and there would be no surprises,” Allardyce later reflected. He also wanted input into the complete FA structure, from the senior team through the under 21s to the younger age groups.

In their statement, Sunderland said: "Sam is very much key to our plans. After what was an extremely challenging season, we are keen to see a period of stability, both on and off the field, and we want him to remain as manager of our football club.