‘He’s a Bournemouth boy!’ - Premier League legend urges Eddie Howe to ditch Newcastle United

Harry Redknapp believes Eddie Howe would be the perfect fit to become the next England manager.

Newcastle United were placed on high alert as soon as Gareth Southgate resigned as Three Lions boss earlier this month. As the highest-placed Englishman in the Premier League over the last two seasons, Howe’s name immediately became linked.

Many high-profile pundits have urged the FA - who have given candidates until August 2 to apply - to appoint Howe. The 46-year-old was grilled about the vacancy last week and divided opinion with his response.

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Some viewed Howe’s words as committing to Newcastle while others thought he left a window of opportunity for England. Premier League legend Redknapp who, like Howe, played for and managed Bournemouth, has backed the Magpies’ man to succeed Southgate.

“I think Eddie Howe would be a good choice,” he told talkSPORT. “I think Eddie would end up getting the job but he’s at Newcastle. I want to see an Englishman get it.

“I think he will be torn, it’s a difficult one. He’s done a great job at a great club in Newcastle. Eddie is not one for upsetting the apple cart. He tows the party line very well, I know him, I signed him as a player. I’ve followed his career closely, I have great respect for Eddie.

“He came out the other day and said one or two things about control at the club. Maybe he’s laying a bit of groundwork there to maybe have a disagreement with Newcastle and I think the England job would suit him fine.

“If we’re honest about it, Eddie is a Bournemouth boy who lives two minutes from where I live. This gets him back home, gets him managing the England team, what a great job for him to have.”