Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth has revealed that Eddie Howe does not have any type of clause in his contract that would allow England to muscle in for his services.
Howe has already stated that the England job may not be the right time for him in any case, but he is admired greatly by the FA and was on the shortlist of bosses when the job last became available. As things stand Gareth Southgate remains in the job and is contracted to beyond the next European Championships in 2024.
But things can change quickly in the England hotseat and a poor World Cup could lead to public demand for change.
