Friday 30 September 2016 17:36, UK
Watford boss Walter Mazzarri says his Bournemouth counterpart Eddie Howe will not be distracted by England speculation.
Howe's stock remains high and he has been mentioned as a contender for the England job once again this week, following the stunning departure of Sam Allardyce.
This weekend Howe's Bournemouth travel to Vicarage Road in search of their third league win of the season and Mazzarri is impressed by the 38-year-old.
"I don't think he will be distracted," said Mazzarri.
"They (Bournemouth) play nice football and you can tell he is a young manager, by the way he tells his team to play.
"I think he is a very good manager but I don't think he will be distracted, just because the media say he is a possible England manager.
"If it was me as a manager I would not be distracted, especially if they asked me to be the next England manager.
"In fact, I would work harder with all the cameras on me!"
Watford are still smarting from a disappointing 2-0 loss at Burnley on Monday. Skipper Troy Deeney said his side were "bullied" in the defeat at Turf Moor and Mazzari is in full agreement with the forward.
"When somebody goes to a presser (press conference) or interview, he has to say what he has seen throughout the game," said Mazzarri.
"He (Deeney) probably heard my words during the first and second half against Burnley. He said the truth. He is like me, he is a loyal person and he speaks the truth.
"My principle and what I teach my players is not to bring any excuses or alibis.
"With Chelsea [a 2-1 loss earlier this season], even though we lost and we said that we played a great game, maybe we should have had a better destiny with that game.
"With Burnley, we knew we didn't play well.
"I want Burnley to be just an episode, and tomorrow I am very curious to see how my team react against Bournemouth."