Eddie Howe to be next England manager? Newcastle manager's stance on replacing Gareth Southgate revealed

Howe's excellent work at Bournemouth and Newcastle has made him a standout option to take over as Three Lions boss. However, Howe would turn down any offer from the FA if Southgate were to leave his post in the near future, The Telegraph reports. While the England job appeals to him, he feels it is too early in his career to make such a step and he wants to stay at Newcastle for several years.

Meanwhile, Newcastle would put up significant resistance to the FA's approach for Howe as they want him to remain in charge, having handed him a contract extension last year.

Howe is not the only option the FA are looking at to take Southgate's place. Nottingham Forest's Steve Cooper is another name the governing body are considering. Ex-Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter is also in contention, but it is reported that he would rather return to club football this season instead of making the step to international football.

Southgate's contract as England manager expires at the end of 2024. The former Aston Villa and Middlesbrough defender is gearing up for the next European Championship, which will be his fourth major tournament as England manager. The 53-year-old is undecided on his future beyond Euro 2024 and it is thought that he could move on after the competition.

Howe will hope to lead Newcastle to another Premier League victory this weekend when they take on Crystal Palace on Saturday.