Ian Holloway has criticised the FA for indecision over naming a permanent England manager and says it is 'undermining' Gareth Southgate.
Former Under-21 boss Southgate has been placed in temporary charge for four matches following the sacking of Sam Allardyce last month.
Southgate has two games left of his spell - a World Cup Qualifier with Scotland and friendly against Spain in November - before the FA have 'time to think' about their next move.
But former Blackpool and QPR boss Holloway told Sky Sports News HQ he wants the FA to be more decisive.
"I would prefer to leave Gareth where he is [in charge of England U21s] or give him the job," he said.
"They are undermining him by saying he has four games, one of which is a friendly that they don't have to play well in. Make your mind up.
"They have to be decisive and look at what we are doing. What are we doing as England? Our game and culture is slightly different [to other countries] so we have to produce managers who can win games.
"If England lose to Scotland at home will our supporters want Gareth there? The FA will be under pressure again and I don't understand what they are trying to do, it's ridiculous."
Sky sources understand that while Southgate remains favourite for the job, there are plans to interview a number of potential candidates following the Wembley clash against Scotland.
"I would rather see an Englishman doing it," said Holloway. "Because we have a pride and I want it to be ours. You don't undermine your manager by giving him four games and then saying we're not sure…Make decisions.
"He [FA chief executive Martin Glenn] says we have time, what are we doing in that time? None of us know, it would be nice if they sat down and said this is the panel that's choosing, this is where we are going, then it might give someone like Gareth a chance."