Make Howe Lord Mayor - Redknapp

Howe's Bournemouth side beat Bolton 3-0 on Monday night and are now effectively promoted to the Premier League.

Their ascent will be confirmed on Saturday at Charlton, and watching on at his old club, Redknapp lauded the 37-year-old manager.

"Eddie deserves to be the Lord Mayor or something," said Redknapp, watching the game for Sky Sports.

"It's fantastic, thoroughly deserved. They've been amazing all year and the football they produced tonight they have produced all year.

"It's a pleasure to come and watch them."

Redknapp had 464 games in charge of the Cherries and could not hide his delight.

"I'm very happy," he added.

"Everybody has played a great part, the owner has put the money in, the chairman, the chief exec... Eddie has done an amazing job. A fantastic manager.

"This is the best team in the history of Bournemouth."