Eddie Howe had been seen as a leading contender for the England manager's job, but the FA opted to appoint Thomas Tuchel instead of speaking to the Newcastle boss

Howe was not interviewed by the FA despite chief executive Mark Bullingham’s claim that 10 managers were spoken to before the appointment of Thomas Tuchel

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe said on Friday he had not been in contact with the Football Association before Thomas Tuchel's appointment as head coach of the England national team.