Eddie Howe praised for Newcastle United job amid comparison to Frank Lampard at Everton

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has been hailed by former Premier League duo Robbie Earle and Tim Howard after guiding his side to a crucial win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Magpies took another step towards top flight safety with the victory after three consecutive defeats. showcasing an ability to lick wounds and bounce back.

Howe has overseen a resurgence at St James' Park since taking over a side that was struggling to find its feet under Steve Bruce. With the help of some January transfer window reinforcements, the 44-year-old has steadied the ship and the club now appear well-place to avoid what would be a devastating return to the Championship.

Speaking after Newcastle's win over Wolves as documented by the Premier League on NBC podcast, former Wimbledon midfielder Robbie Earle said: "The scenes at the end made it feel like this was more than three points. This was almost guaranteeing Premier League football next season at this football club and we know about the new takeover, we know about the money at this football club, but it's so important. Eddie Howe's job was to make sure he kept Premier League football and I think they've done that tonight.

"When you think about what Eddie Howe's done in a short space of time, just think of the job that Frank Lampard's done at Everton and how difficult it can be going into clubs, changing habits, changing losing ways. I want to know what are the first few things he wanted to work on because there was a lot going wrong at this football club when he got here and you can sometimes try and come in and do too much but I think there's probably two or three things he's worked on, the players have bought into it, they support him, and now they look like they're