Steve McClaren could be in line for a sensational return as England manager, according to the Football Association's director of football development Trevor Brooking.

Brooking has admitted that McClaren would be considered for the post should his club management career continue to flourish.

The FA have already admitted that an Englishman will be their preferred candidate for the job when Fabio Capello steps down after Euro 2012.

Since McClaren's disastrous spell in charge of the national team, the former Middlesbrough manager has rebuilt his reputation by leading FC Twente to the Eredivisie title in Holland.

He is now at the helm of German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.

It's a far cry from his ill-fated 17-month spell in charge of the Three Lions, which was ended when England failed to qualify for Euro 2008.

"Steve has done fantastic to get a title. PSV and Ajax are usually the sides in Holland who do that and now Wolfsburg are picking up," explained Brooking.

"It is a big challenge and it is great for an English coach. Terry Venables went abroad and did well, but Sir Bobby Robson was the one manager who went to three countries and was a massive success.

"We have to try and get more English coaches doing that. Sometimes we are a bit lazy with our language. I am watching other coaches and there are people speaking four or five different languages.

"We have to encourage our coaches to do that so that they go abroad and get that experience if they can. They have to do it on merit and Steve has done well.

"Could Steve do the England job again? I am sure if he continues to be a success his name will be in the frame again.

"If you think he will be a lot more experienced this time around and he has learnt his lesson, then why not?

"I wouldn't rule out anyone. I think it would be very unfair to do that."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email