Pardew rejects England rumour

Alan Pardew (centre) is all smiles as Yohan Cabaye celebrates the winner (PA)

If Newcastle United beat Everton in the lunchtime kick-off at St James' tomorrow they will be up into second place in the Premier League.

The country is starting to take note of the Magpies and their highly impressive manager, Alan Pardew, who is now even being tipped to manage England. "In terms of the England job, it's not for me at this time," Pardew said yesterday. "I don't have the experience to do that job."