The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich is set to be unveiled by the FA in a formal media presentation on Wednesday at 1:30pm.
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Redknapp, who was in the past a contender of the job, has blasted the decision.
He told Sky Sports News: “He’s lost his job quite quickly at a couple of clubs.
"It’s not like he’s been a massive success. He’s come and gone at a couple of clubs. I’m very patriotic, I think we should have an English manager but obviously the field was very small to choose from.”