Eddie Howe is a future England manager in waiting, according to Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
Despite only turning 40 last week, Cherries manager Howe, whose side face south coast neighbours Southampton on Sunday, has spent nearly a quarter of his life in the dugout.
Begovic has worked under coaches of the calibre of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte and believes Howe has the credentials to lead his country.
Bosnian international Begovic said: 'Eddie has the ability and the mentality to go right to the top.