SOL CAMPBELL met with England officials on Thursday for discussions over the vacant Under-21s job.
SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month that the ex-Arsenal defender, 46, had thrown his hat in the ring to succeed Aidy Boothroyd.
It remains to be seen whether he will get the nod over the likes of current Under-17s chief Justin Cochrane and Liam Rosenior, who are also in the frame.
Campbell, who won 73 caps for the Three Lions, previously bossed Macclesfield and Southend.
Boothroyd is leaving this summer when his contract expires after presiding over a second successive group-stage exit from the Euros.
Prospective candidates have been encouraged to apply as the FA conducts a ‘formal open process’ to appoint the new boss.
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole spoke of his interest in the role last month but this week revealed he was given a ‘polite no’.
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I sent in my CV. It’s the only job I have ever applied for.
“I got a polite no. But I would have loved the opportunity to stand in front of them and be interviewed.
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“Managing the Under-21s is the only job I would step away from what I am doing now for. The job is so unique.”
He added: “I would have loved the job but it was politely declined.
“No grudges and I hope whoever gets the job is someone of my ilk, an ex-player who has experienced all of that.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
