"He is one of the game's great ambassadors, " former England boss Terry Venables told BBC Sport.
Other people in the frame include Terry Venables, Slaven Bilic, Roy Keane, Glenn Hoddle and Graeme Souness.
But former England manager Terry Venables has cautioned against dumping experienced players like Terry, Lampard and Gerrard.
The remaining tabloids focus their attentions to another manager in the spotlight - Leeds boss Terry Venables.
McClaren has been on the road with assistant manager Terry Venables, psychologist Bill Beswick and goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence.
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"The last year was a hard year and maybe the decision to bring Terry Venables in didn't do me any favours, " Robson recalled.
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Terry Venables, Ruud Gullit, former Wimbledon boss Joe Kinnear and Danny Wilson are all names likely to be linked with the full-time post.
The revolving door on the manager's office at Elland Road has meant Leeds are still making payments to former bosses Terry Venables, David O'Leary and Peter Reid.
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His assistant Terry Venables has also had his contract terminated.
The last time Spurs managed a top-four finish was back in 1990, when they finished third under Terry Venables, so their nerves at White Hart Lane were perhaps understandable.
He never gave up hope and has pursued the player ever since, but Keane confirmed his decision to stay a Elland Road after talks with new United boss Terry Venables on Monday.
He is not the first footballer to write fiction - Arsenal star Theo Walcott has written a series of children's books and former England manager Terry Venables co-wrote a series of crime novels.
He replaced Terry Venables as England boss following Euro 96, but after leading the team to the last World Cup he was sacked when he sparked a row over his beliefs about disabled people and reincarnation.
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