Steve Clarke will be given a chance to stake his claim for the job as permanent Aston Villa manager, with the caretaker boss joining Steve Bruce and Dean Smith on the club's three-man shortlist.
The Championship strugglers are searching for a new boss following the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo after just 12 games with Villa two points above the relegation zone.
It is understood chief executive Keith Wyness and technical director Steve Round met on Monday after Di Matteo's exit to begin their search for a replacement.
A shortlist will be drawn up over the next couple of days, with Clarke expected to be on it, and no approaches have been made to any clubs or individuals yet.