Newcastle: Howe ‘one of very few’ in frame for job as pundit tips shock Magpies exit

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe should be considered for the England job if Gareth Southgate s side fail to win Euro 2024, says Garth Crooks.

Howe has been under fire this season due to inconsistent form and poor results away from home.

There was a tonne of pressure on the former Bournemouth boss during an extremely difficult period in December and January, but the Newcastle board kept the faith in the man who brought them Champions League football after one full season in charge and under their Saudi Arabian ownership.

Newcastle lost four of their six Premier League matches in December after finishing bottom of their Champions League group and then won one and lost two in the first month of 2024.

There are still doubts over Howe s long-term futu…