Gareth Southgate is on the verge of becoming England's permanent manager after impressing the FA with England's 3-0 victory over rivals Scotland on Friday, according to theMirror.
A first half strike from Daniel Sturridge was followed by goals from Adam Lallana and Gary Cahill to cap off a comfortable night at Wembley. The comprehensive victory is said to have delighted FA officials and will appoint Southgate as the new England boss at the end of this month.
It is understood the FA are keen for stability for the position and believe the former Middlesbrough boss is the right man to take the team forward for the foreseeable future.
His character and methods have already impressed FA chiefs from his time working with the U21s, which they hope will stand the team in good stead for the rest of the qualifying group and potentially the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Tuesday's friendly against Spain will mark the end of Southgate's interim period as England manager and when quizzed if he 'feared' the full-time job, the 46-year-old was in defiant mood.
Do I fear the job? No is the answer,� he said.
"To work with top players and be involved in big matches is what I want to do. I enjoy winning. The person on the outside is different to the animal that wants to win football matches.
The players get that now. That is important because sometimes there is a misconception about what it means to me.�