Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe stated on Friday he had not been in touch with the Football Association earlier than Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as head coach of the England nationwide crew.
Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Tuchel will change England Under-21 coach Lee Carsley, who has been in momentary cost because the resignation of Gareth Southgate after England’s Euro 2024 last defeat in July.
Howe, certainly one of solely three English managers within the Premier League, had been one of many names linked with the job previous to the announcement.
Asked if he was interviewed for the function, Howe instructed reporters: “I was not. There was no contact from the FA.
“England should do what is true for them and solely they may know the processes they’ve gone by way of and the choices they’ve made. I’m actually not the kind of individual that’s going to analyse that.
“For me, it’s about Newcastle and trying to win games and it’s hard enough to do that if you are 100 per cent focused, and I will always remain that way to my work. If you drop your levels, then the job becomes impossible and at no stage have I allowed myself to do that.”
Howe additionally congratulated Tuchel and stated he had working relationship with the German.
“I was lucky enough to go and see him work at Chelsea when I was out of work. What a brilliant guy. What a great person. What a great coach. I had two days with him and thought he was fascinating, and I wish him well,” Howe stated.
“I think he’s a great appointment and I hope he leads England to many trophies.
“My choice would have been for an English coach but when you’ll go international then go for one of the best and Thomas is actually that.”