5 candidates to replace Sam Allardyce as England manager

Modified Sep 27, 2016 08:59 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: (L-R) Arsene Wenger the Arsenal manager speaks with Sam Allardyce the manager of West Ham during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the Boleyn Ground on October 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) — Arsene Wenger would be perfect as England manager

#5 Eddie Howe

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Eddie Howe, Manager of AFC Bournemouth looks on during the EFL Cup Third Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Preston North End at Goldsands Stadium on September 20, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) — Eddie Howe has impressed greatly with Bournemouth

Eddie Howe is by all conventional means, a rookie as a manager. However, its very telling that the rumours of him being named as Arsene Wenger’s successor at Arsenal aren’t being laughed off – there is substance to the steely eyed Englishman who has guided AFC Bournemouth to historic heights of the Premier League.

England are clearly in need of fresh ideas, and Howe is very skilled at getting English players to play a good brand of football – just witness how he has moulded Harry Arter into a midfielder that can compete with the best of Europe.

However, there is danger in handing the reins of the England national team to a young, promising manager. Just witness how Glenn Hoddle’s managerial career went downhill after his England spell – Howe, however, has more about him and could conceivably do well as England manager.

Edited by Staff Editor