EDDIE Howe has been the subject of fresh links with the England manager’s job.

Roy Hodgson quit the hot seat following the Three Lions’ shock last-16 exit to Iceland at Euro 2016.

The Daily Mail stated the Cherries boss “had emerged as a leading contender” to replace Hodgson.

The Mail reported Howe had “overcome initial doubts about his suitability for the role” and was “preparing to talk to the Football Association”.

The report added that “Howe would be open to the idea of appointing a more experienced, older coach to be his assistant”.

Meanwhile, the Telegraph reported Howe and Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce were “leading candidates”.

The paper stated the Football Association had “decided that the new man should be English”, contrary to the Mail’s belief the FA had “not ruled out appointing a foreign manager”.

Howe has repeatedly reiterated his commitment to Cherries.

The 38-year-old was linked with the manager's role at a number of clubs last term, including Chelsea, Everton and Southampton.

Ex-Cherries boss Harry Redknapp wrote in his Evening Standard column that he would be interested in mentoring a young England manager.

Howe was Redknapp's first signing after he took the Portsmouth hot seat in 2002.