Former England boss Roy Hodgson has spoken to Watford about their managerial vacancy.
The Hornets are keen to make a swift appointment following Claudio Ranieri's dismissal on Monday with the club in the Premier League's bottom three.
Hodgson, 74, has been out of the game since leaving Crystal Palace at the end of last season.
At the time, he said he wanted to take a break from the game but did not rule out a return at some point.
Watford want to give Ranieri's replacement as much time as possible to work with the team before a crucial Premier League trip to fellow strugglers Burnley on 5 February.