Eddie Howe has firmly positioned himself as a leading candidate for the England manager role, yet his immediate departure from Newcastle United remains unlikely. Senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke, speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, highlighted the challenges the FA would face in luring Howe away from St James’ Park, despite his reputation as the most eligible candidate.
Eddie Howe, the highly regarded Newcastle United manager, has emerged as one of the leading candidates for the prestigious England manager position. With Gareth Southgate stepping down after an eight-year tenure, the Football Association (FA) faces the urgent task of appointing a new manager before England’s upcoming Nations League matches in September.
The recent discussion about who might replace Gareth Southgate as England’s national team manager took an interesting turn when Alan Shearer firmly shut down Gary Lineker’s suggestions. Following England’s second consecutive failure to win the European Championship, attention has shifted to Southgate’s future. The 53-year-old manager, whose contract expires in December, has several potential successors, including Graham Potter, Lee Carsley, and Mauricio Pochettino.
Having made just one appearance and played five minutes at Euro 2024, Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon will no doubt feel he had more to give. Throughout England’s campaign at the Euros, it often felt as if Gareth Southgate’s attack lacked balance and pace at times. For the majority of the tournament, England switched between Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden on the left – two exceptional footballers. However, neither are at their best out wide and played in the role solely because they were too good to be on the bench.
