Alan Shearer insists he isn't worried about Eddie Howe moving to Manchester United with current Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag under increased pressure to deliver results.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was said to be one of the frontrunners to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager.

After Newcastle's victory over AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao on Tuesday, Eddie Howe was asked if striker Will Osula is ready to start for the Magpies. "Time will tell and his performances will dictate that," he said. "There was some really bright flashes from him, but like any young player, he knows he has areas of his game to work on.

Newcastle's results this season had papered over the cracks of poor performances... until Fulham. Eddie Howe has multiple problems to solve

Will Osula made his full Newcastle United debut in Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon at St James’ Park.

The 21-year-old Dane, who joined the Magpies for an initial £10million from Sheffield United in August, was handed a first start for the club in Tuesday night's 1-0 third-round victory over League Two Wimbledon.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe believes it's "important" that the club continues to show ambition in the transfer market in order to keep players "fulfilled and happy".

EDDIE Howe plans to shuffle his pack and give his fringe players a chance to catch the eye against Wimbledon tonight - but Newcastle's boss insists he won't allow his side to underestimate the League Two visitors.