Andrew is leading the hunt for Robinson's replacementEngland are unlikely to have a new head coach in place for the start of the 2007 Six Nations, says Rob Andrew.
"If you are a betting man you would think it is highly likely (no-one will be appointed by 3 February)," said the Rugby Football Union's elite director.
Andrew, who has ruled himself out of the running to succeed Andy Robinson, also said the RFU are looking for a manager rather than a coach.
England kick off their 2007 Six Nations campaign at home to Scotland.

Robinson, 42, was axed on Wednesday after winning just nine of his 22 games in charge.
A host of names have been linked with the England job, including World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson, former South Africa coach Nick Mallett, Harlequins coach Dean Richards and former Wasps and Ireland coach Warren Gatland.

But Andrew says the RFU will not be rushed into making an appointment, despite next year's World Cup in France less than 10 months away.
"We have to take our time to get it right, that's the most important thing," said the former England fly-half, who will make his recommendations to Club England on 7 December.
"We have to look at who might be available and who might have the skills to do the job.
People might be out there looking at it saying 'I don't fancy this much, I will wait until after the World Cup'
Rob Andrew
"Inevitably, there is a chance that the person will be already employed somewhere else and there is a an awful lot of work to be done before we get to that stage.
"People might be out there looking at it saying 'I don't fancy this much, I will wait until after the World Cup'.
"So there is a whole range of issues that need resolving."
Andrew envisages the new man working with the coaching team that is already in place.
Attack coach Brian Ashton, defence coach Mike Ford and forwards coach John Wells were appointed after this year's disappointing Six Nations campaign.
"We have a good coaching team in place," said Andrew. "The chances are that we are looking at the skills of more of a manager than a coach."
Following Robinson's departure after 25 months in charge, the focus has once again switched to the problems faced by English rugby.
There are some serious issues that affect the game and everybody is aware of those
Rob Andrew
In his departing statement, Robinson insisted the current structure and system for developing elite rugby players and performance in the international arena was not working.
Andrew agreed, adding: "He is absolutely right, Andy has had a very difficult system to work under since 2003.
"It is no doubt that the system we operate in has been leapfrogged by other countries, most notably New Zealand but also Ireland and Wales.
"Two countries at international level that are struggling with their systems are France and England.
"There are some serious issues that affect the game and everybody is aware of those.
"We have a very complicated system and structure with our Premiership clubs and we have to work to try and improve that system."

Jones says Wales are confident of beating the All BlacksWales captain Stephen Jones is over a knee problem and available for Saturday's Test with New Zealand.
But Gareth Thomas, who led the side in Friday's win over Canada, is a major doubt with a knee injury from the game.
Gavin Henson, a late withdrawal from the Canada match with a toe infection, is expected to be available.
The highly competitive team selection will be announced on Wednesday, but decisions on Thomas and Henson are expected to be made on Monday.
Lock Brent Cockbain is back from suspension and could challenge Ian Gough for a place, but a lack of game-time would seem to make that unlikely.
There were parts that were frustrating, particularly our indiscipline
Wales coach Gareth Jenkins on the Canada game
Ian Evans has impressed in the other second-row berth, but with Robert Sidoli also in form Evans' discipline problems could cost him a place.
Duncan Jones and Rhys Thomas are pushing Gethin Jenkins and Matthew Rees for starting berths, but the major selection dilemmas are in the backs.
Even if he is fit, Thomas is struggling to hold on to his place, Kevin Morgan having played full-back against Australia and the Pacific Islanders and wings Shane Williams and Mark Jones showing outstanding form.
"It doesn't look like Gareth will make it at the moment but we are trying to remain positive," said Wales coach Gareth Jenkins.
"Gareth is a key player in our environment, not just on the field but in the team environment. It would be huge if he wasn't available."

Thomas is doubtful with a knee injury
Stephen Jones will play at outside-half after recovering from the ligament problem he picked up early in the 29-29 draw with Australia.
Ceri Sweeney and James Hook could have covered him, but they are contenders for Henson's number 12 jersey, a shirt the physical and in-form Sonny Parker filled against Canada.
"It is a big decision for everybody in Wales," said Jenkins.
"We got a lot out of the Canada game. Our line-out was good; our scrum was always on top, and at times we played some brilliant rugby.
"But there were parts that were frustrating, particularly our indiscipline at the contact area.
"We conceded seven penalties for coming in off the edge. That is too many.
We will move the ball around and will look to take the game to the All Blacks
Stephen Jones
"We conceded five penalties on the trot in the second half. We cannot afford to do that against better opposition."
Jones was upbeat after being cleared to resume full training on Monday.
"There was no way I could play against Canada, but I'm back to full fitness now and I haven't lost any aerobic fitness because I have still been able to run in a straight line - lateral movement was the problem," said Jones.
"There's a realistic chance of us beating New Zealand. We ran them close two years ago and we want to play the Welsh way, be positive and attack from all areas.
"Against France, New Zealand were excellent, efficient and ruthless in the contact area - they turned France over if they didn't commit enough men to the breakdown.
"But we play a different way, move the ball around and will look to take the game to the All Blacks.
"We've improved every week through the autumn and take in a lot of self belief."

Long had been one of the Lions' star performersGreat Britain's half-back Sean Long has flown home from the tour of Australia and New Zealand - with the reasons for his departure still unclear.
A team statement said Long, whose partner is heavily pregnant, had returned home "for personal reasons".
But the BBC's Dave Woods says there are allegations that Long broke a team alcohol ban on Sunday.
Britain need to avoid defeat against Australia in Brisbane this Saturday to make the Tri-Nations final.
Early reports from Australia claimed that St Helens half-back Long had been accused of gambling on matches in the Tri-Nations series.
But Woods said he was "99%" sure that those allegations were incorrect.
Woods said that Long had been seen inebriated on Sunday, the day after the Lions had been thrashed 34-4 by New Zealand in Wellington.
The Britain squad are currently in a team meeting, with a statement expected at 0830 GMT.
Team officials say that no replacement will be called up for Long, who was outstanding in Britain's 23-12 win over Australia in Sydney last week.

Mauger's comment were widely reported in New Zealand
Sunday, 5 November Twickenham Kick-off: 1530 GMTLive on BBC1, BBC Radio Five Live and the BBC Sport website
A racism row has broken out ahead of the Twickenham Test between England and New Zealand on Sunday.
Centre Aaron Mauger claims several New Zealand players were racially abused by sections of the Twickenham crowd during last year's game between the two sides.
All Blacks manager Darren Shand said some fans got "carried away" but added: "The England team was not involved."
Rugby Football Union chief executive Francis Baron rejected the claims, saying the allegations were "puzzling".
"No allegations of any racist abuse were made during or after that game, and it is puzzling why they have now been made a year later," Baron said.
A few of the guys took exception to it, which is fair enough because there is no place for that in sport
Aaron Mauger
"Rugby is an inclusive game for all, and the RFU abhors any form of discrimination or abuse based on colour, creed, sexual orientation or disability.
"The England fans who come to Twickenham are a credit to the ethos of rugby, and we have never had any allegations of racism levelled against them.
"It is disappointing that they have been unfairly accused like this. I have asked the New Zealand management to investigate Aaron Mauger's comments and to take the appropriate action."
Mauger's comments, which have received widespread coverage in New Zealand, concern the fixture in November last season which the All Blacks won 23-19.
"In terms of the crowd, I think there were a few racial remarks made to a few of our boys last year," he said.
"And a few of the guys took exception to it, which is fair enough because there is no place for that in sport.
"It seemed to be the Island guys who got picked on."
We have every respect for the English and we share the RFU's zero tolerance for racism in the game
All Blacks manager Darren Shand
The comments are sure to raise tensions ahead of Sunday's fixture, which is being held to celebrate the opening of Twickenham's South Stand.
Mauger has been paired with Ma'a Nonu in midfield for the game.
"Unfortunately there is always a small number of fans who lack sportsmanship," added Shand. "That's true all around the world, including New Zealand.
"All fans should support their team, but a small minority can get carried away and direct comments at the opposition.
"This happens at almost every match we play, including last year's Test at Twickenham.
"The England team was not involved in any way. We have every respect for the English and we share the RFU's zero tolerance for racism in the game.
"We encourage English fans to support their team this weekend and New Zealand fans to support the All Blacks and to do so in good spirit."
Earlier this week, Kiwi hooker Anton Oliver described England fans as "arrogant" and having "colonial attitudes" in a newspaper interview.