Eddie Howe, the coach of English Premier League side Newcastle United has reacted after being linked to the England job following the resignation of Gareth Southgate.
Southgate, who was appointed in 2016, quit on Tuesday after England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
Howe has emerged as a top candidate for the position, while Newcastle CEO Darren Eales has stated that the club is determined to keep him.
The coach who spoke with Daily Mail North-East Football & England Correspondent, Craig Hope said that he absolutely wants to stay at Newcastle but it has to be right for him.
He said; “I absolutely want to stay at Newcastle but it has to be right for me and the club”.
“There’s absolutely no point in me saying I’m happy staying if the dynamic isn’t right”.
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“I absolutely love the club. I love the supporters. I love where I am at in my career. There is no better place for me to be. That is how I feel”, says via @CraigHope_DM
Southgate has stepped down as coach of England days after losing out to Spain in the EURO 2024 final.
In the tournament final last Sunday, Spain defeated England 2-1, shattering a 58-year curse for the team.
Defeat meant England had not lifted a major title since 1966 and had not triumphed in consecutive European tournament finals.
The 53-year-old Southgate led England to 102 victories over his eight years in command, and his contract was about to expire later this year.
