Eddie Howe
The attacking approach that has always been Howe’s hallmark as a manager and his unflappable temperament could make him the obvious choice to replace Gareth Southgate. At the age of 46, however, he may feel this opportunity has come too early and there would undoubtedly be resistance from Newcastle to losing the manager that led them to Champions League qualification in 2023 and seventh last season. Howe’s contract lasts until 2027 but the departures of Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi – who played a key role in his appointment – as directors last week may prove to be significant. Could he be tempted by the outstanding crop of players that would be at his disposal at the 2026 World Cup?
