Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says he was not contacted by the Football Association during their recent hunt for a new England manager.

The FA on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Thomas Tuchel, with chief executive Mark Bullingham saying they “interviewed approximately 10 people” which included “some English candidates”.

Howe, one of only three English managers currently in the Premier League, confirmed on Friday he was not among them.

Asked if he was interviewed for the England job, he said: “I was not. There was no contact from the FA.

“England have to do what is right for them. Only they will know the processes they have gone through. For me it is about Newcastle. I remain 100% focused to my work, if you drop focus the job becomes impossible.”

The FA appointed German manager Tuchel, making him the third non-Englishman to coach the senior men’s team.

More to follow.