Hull City boss Steve Bruce awaits news on England job

The 55-year-old is on the shortlist to succeed Roy Hodgson and is understood to have met officials from the Football Association over the weekend.

Sam Allardyce remains the overwhelming favourite after being interviewed for the vacancy last week but Eddie Howe and Jurgen Klinsmann are also believed to be highly regarded by the governing body along with Hull City chief Bruce.

A three-man panel has been charged with the task of finding Hodgson’s replacement, consisting of technical director Dan Ashworth, chief executive Martin Glenn and vice chairman David Gill.

FA councillors hope that the panel will be in a position to put forward their preferred candidate at a scheduled board meeting on Thursday.

Bruce is believed to have outlined his vision for taking England forward in the wake of the humiliating Euro 2016 exit to minnows Iceland.

The Hull City chief has made no secret of his desire to be considered for the job, along with his belief that the job should be filled by an Englishman.

On Tuesday lunchtime, Hull City released a statement which read: “The club can confirm that manager Steve Bruce has held informal discussions regarding the England vacancy, although no official approach has been received from the FA.

“We would hope to see the FA conclude their business quickly in order to avoid further speculation regarding Steve ahead of what is a season of huge importance for the Club following our return to the Premier League.”

Bruce believes his vast experience in the game, on the pitch and in the dugout, could count in his favour in the final analysis.

“I don’t know if it’s going to come but if it does I would love to have a crack,” he said.

“It’s a hard job but you wouldn’t put yourself forward if you didn’t think you could (do it).

“Arguably it’s the right time. I’ve been in touch for something like 800 games as a manager, played 1,000...I’ve been around the block a bit.

“I would hope that would stand me in good stead.”