Meanwhile, United States coach Bob Bradley has named eight England-based players for the match.
England then ran out of ideas as they tired - leaving Bob Bradley's US side to celebrate a hard-earned point.
United States manager Bob Bradley, Ajax boss Martin Jol and Germany legend Jurgen Klinsmann are among those being linked with the job.
Klinsmann didn't take the job then despite long talks with U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati, who ultimately hired Bob Bradley to replace Bruce Arena.
He is supposed to be the hero, the man whom U.S. Soccer Federation president, Sunil Gulati, wanted back in 2006 before he had to settle for Bob Bradley.
Many have suggested that a primary reason the USSF appointed Klinsmann after firing Bob Bradley was less to do with the current performance of the full international side.
Knowing that a victory would send them through, US coach Bob Bradley threw on attackers Edson Buddle and Benny Feilhaber, whose low shot was saved by the legs of M'bolhi.
Howard has won the confidence of national manager Bob Bradley after establishing himself as a regular with English Premier League club Everton following a spell at Manchester United, where he was a fringe figure.
CNN: Howard hopes confident U.S. can spring World Cup surprises
American coach Bob Bradley's side boast nine points from their first three matches in Group G, with only the winner going through to the third and final round of African qualifying later this year.
Other names linked with the post include United States manager Bob Bradley, Ajax boss Martin Jol and Germany legend Jurgen Klinsmann, while BBC Sport understands both Eriksson and Southgate are keen to throw their respective hats into the ring.
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