A glowing reference from Gareth Southgate and credit for developing Spurs starlets Sessegnon and Skipp... the CV of Justin Cochrane - the former lower-league journeyman and Antigua international now clear favourite to take charge of England Under 21s

Daily Mail | April 22, 2021

Could the 'impossible job' be done by an unknown quantity?

Aidy Boothroyd's recent departure as England Under-21s boss has led to speculation over who will take over as head of the Young Lions, with the likes of Chris Wilder, Frank Lampard and Joe Cole all touted as options.

But the clear favourite for the role is unknown coach Justin Cochrane, who currently leads the England Under 17s having been a youth coach at Tottenham earlier in his career.

Justin Cochrane (right) has emerged as a surprise candidate for the England Under-21s job

Cochrane is favourite to replace Aidy Boothroyd who left the role earlier this month

The England Under-21s role, described by Boothroyd as football's 'impossible job', may not be the biggest on the international scene.