FA did not reach out to Newcastle manager Howe for England job, claims Shearer

The Three Lions have made a surprising decision by appointing a German as their new national team coach.

Thomas Tuchel has signed an 18-month contract and will be their manager for the 2026 World Cup. 

“It’s happened so quickly, hasn’t it? (Lineker) said that perhaps there was a reason why Lee Carsley was ruling himself out because practically that’s what he did,” Shearer said on the Rest is Football podcast.  

“Maybe you were right in that he knew something we all didn’t know. 

“I really hope they’ve spoken to English managers. I’m told they didn’t speak to Eddie Howe, or they didn’t sound him out at all, I’m reliably told, which is a big surprise for me considering he would be the outstanding English candidate.”