‘I’ve heard’ - Eddie Howe draws Gareth Southgate comparisons for one key failure at Newcastle United

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has placed Eddie Howe in the same “category” as Gareth Southgate due to a lack of silverware.

England are yet to appoint a permanent successor to Southgate, with under-21s boss Lee Carsley made interim manager for the upcoming clashes against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. Howe became the No.1 candidate with many former players given his recent heroics at Newcastle United.

The 46-year-old has been the Premier League’s best-placed Englishman for two seasons, helping the Magpies reach the Champions League and a Carabao Cup final. His style of play and media awareness also make him ideal for the Three Lions hot seat.

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A poor transfer window on Tyneside raised further questions about whether Howe could become the next England manager. When grilled by the media in the summer, the Toon boss did not rule out a move indefinitely, although he insisted he remained “proud” to manage at St James’ Park.

In comments likely to annoy Newcastle fans, ex-Palace supremo Jordan dismissed suggestions Howe would be a perfect fit. He went as far to suggest that he would be no better than Southgate given the lack of trophies on his resume.

“I don’t like the idea that there is an excuse for a manager not producing from his team,” Jordan told talkSPORT. “Eddie Howe has done very well at Newcastle, he has some very good players in there. There is a major upside to the fact he hasn’t lost any of his players. Alexander Isak is a top centre-forward who could do better than Newcastle.

“Eddie Howe falls into that category (like Southgate) for me - he hasn’t won anything. He’s exhibited a certain set of characteristics. I’d be amazed if Howe, at this stage of his career, wanted to be England manager. I’ve heard certain people remarking on some of the uttering of Eddie over the summer and thought ‘hmm, that’s not right’.”