Bournemouth captain Simon Francis says manager Eddie Howe can coach England in the future.

Francis is one of those who have made the journey from League One with Howe, who he believes would make a perfect successor to Gareth Southgate as England coach. But not yet.

He told the Daily Express: “Eddie would be suited to the England job – but further down the line.

“His sole aim right now is to be as successful as he can with Bournemouth. We were 9th a couple of seasons ago – and this squad is much better.

“He will know that. He still has targets in mind, where he wants us to finish, what he wants to do before he thinks about going.

“Eddie deserves a chance. I would love to see him one day - not anytime that I am still here - go and manage a top team, because he would be successful. He has everything."