What happened?
Eddie Howe is set to take over as England manager after Thomas Tuchel's departure from St George's Park.
Why it matters for England
Heskey believes Howe is the best fit for the job, citing his experience and success at Newcastle United and Bournemouth.
What comes next?
Heskey backs Tuchel to take the national team forward and learn from any mistakes made in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.
In other news, England is currently top of the World Cup group stage, 7 points clear of Croatia with a 4-game winning streak. The team's next match is against Spain at home on September 26.
Recent form: WLWWW
Goals scored this season: 6
Lead at the top: 1 point clear of Croatia
Last result: France 4-6 England (July 18, 2026)
Next fixture: vs Spain (at home, September 26)
