Eddie Howe in frame to take ‘football’s biggest job’ despite Newcastle United comments
Eddie Howe has previously rejected talk that he would be interested in becoming England manager
Eddie Howe is now among the favourites to become England’s next manager following the dismal 1-1 draw with Denmark.
The pressure is ramping up on Gareth Southgate following a poor start to Euro 2024. England edged past Serbia in the opener before stuttering in bleak fashion against Denmark on Thursday.
Many tipped this tournament to be Southgate’s last after eight years in the Three Lions hot seat. And those cries have only got louder following England’s showing in the first two fixtures.
The 53-year-old has stayed coy when grilled about his future - with the FA keen to extend to the 2026 World Cup. Southgate’s current deal expires later this year and failure would likely make his position untenable.
Should he move on, Newcastle United manager Howe is thought to be in the frame as his successor. The Toon boss has been the highest-ranked manager in the Premier League over the past two seasons.
Howe has given ambiguous answers when grilled about potentially managing England. He said in 2022: “Never say ‘no, it won’t be something I am interested in’. But, in the short term, (being England manager) is not on my radar at all. It is all Newcastle and trying to make this team better.
“I have always said I love the day-to-day coaching, love being with the players on the training ground. In international football, you get that taken away for long periods. At this moment in my life that is not something I want to do.”
Bookmakers are now offering just 4/1 for Howe - who is about to take charge of his third full season on Tyneside - to succeed Southgate. Former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter remains the favourite at 11/4.