The Russian Football Association have confirmed that Harry Redknapp is on their shortlist to take over the national team.

In a statement released this afternoon, the RFA revealed that the former Tottenham Hotspur boss is among 13 bosses with whom they wish to discuss their vacancy.

"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," read the statement.

The Russian national team have been without a manager since Dick Advocaat left the role following the conclusion of this summer's Euro 2012.