Poland to announce new coach in two weeks

The Polish Football Association have confirmed that they will announce the nation's new coach on July 10.

The governing body are searching for a replacement for Franciszek Smuda, who opted to stand down from the position after he failed to guide the co-hosts beyond the group stage of Euro 2012 this summer.

"The names of the candidates will be made known on July 10, and the new coach will be chosen then," said spokeswoman Agnieszka Olejkowska.

"Time is marching on, and we need a quick decision in order to ensure that the team are prepared for their World Cup qualifiers."

Poland have been draw alongside England, Montenegro, Moldova, San Marino and fellow Euro 2012 hosts Ukraine for 2014 World Cup qualifying.