Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has put rumors to rest, declaring his loyalty to the Magpies despite being linked to the vacant England manager role. 🖤⚽
Speculation soared after the English Football Association (FA) officially opened applications for the position following Gareth Southgate's departure post-Euro 2024. The FA emphasized a 'highly targeted process' with a August 2 deadline, but Howe isn’t biting. 🚫📅
"There has been no thought in my mind on anything else… I'm very happy here,"
he told BBC Radio, highlighting his focus on Newcastle's rising trajectory.
Since taking over in 2021, the 46-year-old has steered the club to a 4th-place finish in 2022-23 and solidified their mid-table presence last season. With 60 wins in 125 games, Howe's stats are turning heads—but his heart remains on Tyneside. 📈
Newcastle's Saudi-backed ownership has prioritized steady growth over flashy signings, building a scrappy squad that's punching above its weight. Think *Moneyball* but with more rain and Geordie accents. 🌧️💪
Will the FA look elsewhere? For now, Howe's story is all about black-and-white stripes—not the Three Lions. 🦁➡️⚫⚪
