Bournemouth chief Eddie Howe in line to replace Roy Hodgson as England boss after Euro 2016 shambles
Young tactician was initially unsure if he was ready for role but could work with a veteran assistant for balance
EDDIE HOWE has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Roy Hodgson as England boss.
The Bournemouth chief was unsure if he was experienced enough to take on the job.
But according to the , Howe has shaken off the doubts and will speak to the FA.
Three Lions bosses have considered several foreign candidates but would prefer an Englishman to take over.
Howe is just 38 but could work with a more experienced coach as his assistant.
Dan Ashworth, Martin Glenn and David Gill have been tasked with finding Hodgson's replacement.
They are determined to take the necessary time to find the right man and have already consulted Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Harry Redknapp.
Howe won the 2015 League Managers' Association Manager of the Year award getting his stylish Bournemouth side into the Premier League.
He built on that success by keeping the Cherries in the top flight.
Last year, Howe said: "I'm very patriotic and it would be the ultimate honour to manage England . I would love to be thought of as good enough in the future."
Arsene Wenger, Roberto Mancini and Jurgen Klinsmann are all in line for the job.
But the FA know England's World Cup qualifier away to Slovakia on September 4 in fast approaching and may need to appoint a short-term manager.
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Sam Allardyce, Roberto Martinez and Steve Bruce could all be chosen on a temporary basis.
And former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has thrown his hat into the ring to become the new man's No2.
He said in his Evening Standard column: "You can't expose a young manager to one of the most pressurised jobs in world football on their own.
"Put an older head in there to give them guidance. I'd love to do it."