John Carver admits he wants the Newcastle United job.

Carver was speaking after their FA Cup defeat at Leicester City.

He said: "Alan (Pardew) has gone now, it's been announced.

"At the time when all that is going on it's difficult to say how you feel, but obviously deep down inside I want to be head coach of this football club.

"I am going to throw my hat into the ring. I did tell the players but I couldn't make it public - now I am.

"I have got to be honest. I haven't spoken with (owner) Mike (Ashley), but there's no need for me to speak with Mike or be in touch. The role is of head coach, not manager. The job of a head coach is to prepare the players and the team for the next match, which is what I've been doing."