Saturday 23 July 2016 19:15, UK
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says he gave no thought to the England job and has backed Sam Allardyce to be a success in the role.
Howe was mooted as a potential successor to Roy Hodgson in the national press following England's Euro 2016 exit to Iceland, but was not contacted about the role by the Football Association.
Allardyce was confirmed as Hodgson's replacement on Friday, signing an initial two-year deal with the FA, and is tasked with ensuring England qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
But when asked if he would have considered the role, Howe told Sky Sports News HQ: "To be honest, I have not given it a minute's thought. This summer has been about Bournemouth and making sure that we're competitive next season.
"We've been working hard in the transfer market to bring the right players here and that will continue."
Howe added: "It's a very good appointment, I think Sam will do very well, hopefully.
"We are all desperate, everyone in the country, for England to be successful and I think Sam will do his very best to bring that to us."
Howe also believes speculation linking him with the England role is down to the work of his players, crediting them for the club's rise from the relegation zone of Sky Bet League One to the Premier League.
"It speaks volumes for the players and what they have achieved over the past few years," he added. "It's been an incredible rise for the club and we consolidated in the Premier League last year.
"From my perspective, I am just pleased that the players' efforts and performances have been recognised in that manner."
