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Russians want Redknapp! Harry joins Capello and Guardiola on new boss shortlist

Harry Redknapp is on the shortlist to become the new Russia manager, along with the likes of Pep Guardiola, Fabio Capello and Rafa Benitez. 

RUSSIA MANAGER SHORTLIST

• Rafael Benitez
• Byshovets
• Marcelo Belsa
• Valery Gazzaev
• Josep Guardiola
• Fabio Capello
• Andrei Kobelev
• Yuri Krasnozhan
• Marcello Lippi
• Valery Nepomniaschy
• Nikolai Pisarev
• Harry Redknapp
• Yuri Semin

Joining former Spurs boss Redknapp, are Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa and former Italy coach Marcello Lippi, as well as Capello, Guardiola and ex-Liverpool boss Benitez, along with a  host of successful homegrown managers. 

A statement from the Russian Football Union read: 'The Russian Football Union officially informs that the organisation plans to, in full compliance with the rules of FIFA and UEFA, speak about the appointment of the head coach of the Russian national team, with the following people: Rafael Benitez, Byshovets, Marcelo Belsa, Valery Gazzaev, Josep Guardiola, Fabio Capello, Andrei Kobelev, Yuri Krasnozhan, Marcello Lippi, Valery Nepomniaschy, Nikolai Pisarev, Harry Redknapp, Yuri Semin.'

Russia were one of the flops of the summer tournament in Poland and Ukraine, crashing out at the group stages despite winning their opening match 4-1 against eventual Group A winners Czech Republic.

Former England boss Fabio Capello has openly admitted he would be keen to discuss the position, while Roberto Mancini was offered terms only last week before committing his future to Manchester City with a new five-year deal.

Euro woe: Russia were eliminated during the groups stages this summer in Poland and Ukraine

Redknapp has endured a dismal 2012 since being acquitted of tax charges early in the year. Following his court case, the 65-year-old was sensationally overlooked for England job in the wake of Capello's departure.

The position was eventually filled by Roy Hodgson shortly before the end of the domestic season.

Aiming high: Pep Guardiola is also among the list of high profile names for the Russia vacancy

All the while, Redknapp watched on as his Tottenham side went from title-challengers to clinging onto fourth place.

Despite doing just enough to get over the line in the Champions League places, Spurs were robbed of the chance to return to Europe's top table by virtue of Chelsea winning the competition in Munich in May.

Then in June, Redknapp left his post at White Hart Lane after four successful years. He was replaced by Andre Villas-Boas earlier this month.'