Aged 57. Born in Lorrach, Germany.
One of the most successful managers in world football, Hitzfeld won the Champions League twice and the Bundesliga title six times as manager of Borussia Dortmund and then Bayern Munich.
Currently enjoying a career break to spend more time with his family.
Nicknamed "The Magician," he is regarded as a tactical genius.
Voted World Club manager of the year twice, he boasts huge experience and success at club level but lacks international experience.
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Won countless trophies.
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Would England appoint a German?
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