Eddie Howe, the dedicated manager of Newcastle United, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Premier League club despite recent rumors linking him to the vacant England manager position. This statement comes amid the English Football Association's search for a new Head Coach following Gareth Southgate's departure after finishing as runners-up in Euro 2024 in Germany.
The Football Association (FA) announced on Friday that it has initiated a targeted process to appoint the next Head Coach of the England Men's Senior Team, with a closing date for applications set for August 2. Howe has been mentioned as one of the potential candidates the FA is considering.
Since taking over Newcastle in November 2021, Eddie Howe has overseen 125 games, securing 60 wins, 30 draws, and 35 losses. Under his leadership, Newcastle finished fourth and seventh in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 Premier League seasons, respectively.
In an interview with BBC Radio, Howe stated, \"Really, there has been no thought in my mind on anything else and I have been very committed to the job here. For me, as long as I am happy and feel supported and feel free to do the work that I love to do at Newcastle, I'll be very happy – and I am very happy.\"
Newcastle United has been recognized as a rising force in the Premier League since its acquisition by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia in October 2021. The club has focused on building a competitive squad with solid players rather than making blockbuster signings, aiming for sustained success on the pitch.
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