Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell insists his club are not "scared" by the prospect of Eddie Howe being offered the England job but stressed that the Magpies head coach remains a central part of the Magpies' evolving long-term strategy.
Lee Carsley will take charge of the national team for the first time on an interim basis against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday but Howe, who is held in high regard at the Football Association, remains one of the favourites to be appointed as permanent successor to Gareth Southgate.
