• Club expect Hodgson to become England manager shortly
• Hughton has led Birmingham to Championship play-offs
West Bromwich Albion will target Chris Hughton as a replacement for Roy Hodgson should he, as expected, become the England manager in the next 48 hours, it is has been claimed by the Press Association.
Hughton came close to replacing Roberto Di Matteo at the Hawthorns 15 months ago after being sacked by Newcastle United and was interviewed for the post before Hodgson was chosen.
He has further enhanced his reputation since taking charge of Birmingham last summer. Despite losing most of last season's relegated squad, Hughton guided the Midlands club to fourth in the Championship and, on Friday, they will travel to Blackpool for the first leg of their play-off semi-final.
Compensation would be an issue and Birmingham will be keen to hold on to Hughton after Alex McLeish left last summer to join Aston Villa.
It is believed West Bromwich are also considering their former coach Michael Appleton – now manager at Portsmouth – and the Bristol City manager and former Albion midfielder, Derek McInnes.
Alan Curbishley, who rejected the chance to take over at Wolves in February, Cardiff's Malky Mackay and Charlton's Chris Powell are also potential candidates. Read More [category Sport][tags Roy Hodgson, England, West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City, Football, Sport]
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