BOOKIES' favourite Sam Allardyce is reportedly set to be recommended for the England manager's job – which could end speculation over Eddie Howe's future.

Cherries boss Howe was among those strongly linked with the Three Lions hot seat following the resignation of Roy Hodgson.

A three-man panel made up of chief executive Martin Glenn, vice-chairman David Gill and technical director Dan Ashworth are on Thursday set to recommend their preferred candidate to the Football Association board.

Sunderland manager Allardyce and Hull boss Steve Bruce are the only confirmed interviewees although United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has been linked with the role.

The Mirror reported Allardyce was "likely to be recommended" to replace Hodgson and that Bruce would only be offered the job if Allardyce could agree terms with the FA.

Both Sunderland and Hull have urged the FA to act quickly in order to minimise disruption to their preparations for the new season.

Howe, who is currently in the United States on Cherries' pre-season tour, has not commented publicly on speculation over his future.

Amersham-born Howe repeatedly affirmed his commitment to the Vitality Stadium club after being linked with several Premier League jobs last season.