Eddie Howe should be chosen as the next England manager, according to Alan Shearer.
Howe's name is one of many to be linked to the job after Gareth Southgate vacated the position earlier this week, and England and Newcastle United legend Shearer believes Howe should be at the top of the list to take over the Three Lions.
Howe is the current manager at Newcastle, and while Shearer knows losing the 46-year-old will be tough on his old club, he thinks it would be the right move for his former national team.
"I would imagine the outstanding candidate would be Eddie Howe," Shearer told Betfair about the potential Southgate replacements who have been linked to the job. "I think Eddie has a big decision to make because I'm certain the FA will ask him and then whatever happens after that, we don't know.
"I'm fairly sure that a conversation will have been had or will be ongoing now within the FA where Eddie Howe's name will get a mention. Whether Eddie wants the job or not will be the key. The fact we're talking about Eddie and England again means he's done a really, really good job at Newcastle. He's been fantastic and it'd be a big blow if he leaves because the fans love him, he's done a remarkable job and he understands the club, but I get it and I understand it.
"Whatever he chooses, if he is tempted by the England job, which I suspect he may be, I don't think many people could or would stand in his way - albeit Newcastle would lose a very talented manager."
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