‘I would love’ - Michael Owen winds up Newcastle United supporters with Eddie Howe claim
Newcastle United are preparing for a potential approach from England for Eddie Howe following Gareth Southgate’s resignation
Micahel Owen has infuriated Newcastle United supporters by urging England to appoint Eddie Howe as manager.
The FA are on the hunt for Gareth Southgate’s successor following his resignation on Tuesday. England were beaten 2-1 by Spain in the Euro 2024 final - their second heartbreak in three years.
Criticism was levelled at Southgate throughout the tournament for the Three Lions’ style of play, with just eight goals scored in seven games. Attacking talent like Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane failed to replicate impressive club campaigns on the international stage.
Southgate leaves after eight years at the helm and, statistically, as England’s greatest-ever manager behind Sir Alf Ramsey. Now the job is up to someone else to try and break the nation’s trophy curse that has lingered for 58 years.
Newcastle boss Howe has emerged as one of the front-runners since Southgate stepped down. Toon CEO Darren Eales revealed earlier this week that the 46-year-old penned a secret contract extension last summer.
But that has done little to negate talk linking Howe with the vacant England hot seat. Former Newcastle record signing Owen “would love” for him to ditch Tyneside for the Three Lions role - but also named ex-Chelsea and Brighton coach Graham Potter as a potential candidate.
“I would love Eddie Howe as England manager but he’s already in a top job,” he posted on social media. “I’d be right behind The FA appointing Graham Potter too. Whatever we do, I’m of the opinion that the England manager should be English.”