Newcastle United‘s English manager, Eddie Howe, is one of the favorite candidates to take over as the new manager of the English national team, a position that became vacant after the recent resignation of Gareth Southgate, who is severely affected by the criticism he has received following the defeat in the final of the EURO.
The coach of the Magpies would reportedly top the list of potential candidates, largely due to the impossibility of signing Pep Guardiola, who was the main priority in the wishlist of the board of the ‘Three Lions’.
The Catalan is under contract with Manchester City until 2025 and has expressed his desire to continue managing the Cityzens in multiple interviews.
Eddie Howe, a beloved man at St. James’ Park:
Eddie Howe arrived at St. James’ Park in the 2021-2022 season with the team on pace to be relegated and managed to take it to the Champions League after 20 years. His experience in the Premier League along with his vertical and aggressive orientation could turn around the play style of the English national team.
In spite of the rumors, Howe distanced himself from the possibility of coaching the national team in a recent press conference, as he stated that, for the time being, he has no intention of taking the job. However, rumors from England suggest that managing the Three Lions would be a dream for him, and he could pressure his current club to fulfill it.
The fans of the ‘Magpies’ fear that their coach (who is the star of the project) will depart from the club and leave the team without a clear leader. The change towards a ‘new’ Newcastle took place under him and they hope that the process does not end with his exit.
A long list of candidates:
The English Football Association are still weighing their options, including names such as Graham Potter, Jürgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino, although the dream of Guardiola as the manager of the national team will be delayed until, at least, 2025. For now, a caretaker manager is expected to be appointed for the upcoming Nations League, with England making their debut against Ireland on the 7th of September.
To summarize, Eddie Howe finds himself at the center of all the rumors, but his future remains uncertain. As for Newcastle, they trust him as the long-term leader of their project.
Translated by Nuño Alonso.
Main image: @NUFC.
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