Newcastle United “love” Eddie Howe and will fight to keep hold of their head coach should the FA look to appoint him as the next England manager, insists Darren Eales, the club’s CEO. Gareth ...

Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles admits talk of Philippe Coutinho and Gareth Bale moving to St James’ Park had him refreshing Twitter “every day”.

Should Eddie Howe take over from Gareth Southgate, it would signify a new chapter for England. His appointment would bring a continuity of sorts, with his calm approach and strategic thinking.