Eddie Howe gives England answer as Friday deadline approaches | OneFootball

Eddie Howe has been talking about the England vacancy.

The Newcastle United Head Coach the subject of widespread media claims that he will follow Gareth Southgate as national team boss.

Eddie Howe also remaining the bookies favourite for the job at 5/2, although very little in it, as Graham Potter is 11/4 and Lee Carsley 3/1.

Basically, nobody has a clue.

Eddie Howe quizzed ahead of Friday’s deadline from The FA (see below), 2 August 2024 the final day for anybody interested to apply for the vacancy.

We can actually rule out one of those three bookies’ favourites, that is, if you believe Eddie Howe, which I certainly do.

Eddie Howe stating he is fully committed to the Newcastle United job 18 days ahead of the new NUFC Premier League season and that he has had zero contact with anybody regarding the England job, far less filling in an application form for the job…

Eddie Howe asked about media claims he will be the next England manager:

“I have had no contact whatsoever from anybody [regarding the England job].

“There is nothing to talk about.

“I do not need to address the players.

“They know by how I act.

“They can see how I am on a daily basis, to see how committed I am to the club.”

The FA advert for the next England Head Coach – 19 July 2024:

We are currently overseeing a highly targeted process to appoint the next Head Coach of the England Men’s Senior Team.

England Men’s Senior Team Head Coach (NFCSGP0377)

Division:Men’s Technical

Location:National Football Centre, St George’s Park

Closing Date:2 August 2024

Our succession planning process has already identified a number of candidates; in addition to this we are committed to open recruitment processes in the football industry and are interested in hearing from individuals who meet the following criteria:

THE ROLE

Lead and develop the England senior men’s team to win a major tournament and be consistently ranked as one of the top teams in the world. Provide inspiring leadership to a world class, multi-disciplinary technical team based at St. George’s Park. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clubs who employ English qualified players.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will hold a UEFA Pro License. Will have significant experience of English football, with a strong track record delivering results in the Premier League and/or leading international competitions. Will be an exceptional leader who understands and will enjoy the international football environment. Will be experienced in successfully identifying, managing and developing English qualified players. Will be highly resilient and comfortable in a very high-profile role with intense public scrutiny. Will have a track record of creating a high performing, positive team culture and environment. Will have strong personal values and integrity and understand and embrace the role that the England Men’s Senior Team Head Coach has inspiring the nation.