The English FA have appointed former England U-21 coach Lee Carsley as interim manager of the Three Lions following the exit of Gareth Southgate.
Gareth Southgate resigned as England manager two days after the nation’s Euro 2024 heartbreak final loss to Spain.
While there were reports linking several big names to the England job, including former Chelsea managers Graham Potter, and Mauricio Pochettino, the FA opted for Carsley to temporarily fill in the void left by Southgate’s departure.
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A statement from FA confirmed this, according to The Sun.
It read, “Lee Carsley has been appointed interim head coach of England senior men ahead of the start of the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League campaign.
“Carsley will step up from his role in charge of the Men’s U21s, initially for September’s fixtures away to Republic of Ireland and at home to Finland.
“But with a view to remaining in the position throughout autumn while the FA’s recruitment process for a new permanent head coach continues.”
Carsley said: “It’s an honour to step up and lead this England squad on an interim basis.
“As I am very familiar with the players and the cycle of international football, it makes sense for me to guide the team while the FA continues the process to recruit a new manager.
“My main priority is to ensure continuity and our goal is to secure promotion in the UEFA Nations League.”
Carsley has coached England U21s, who won the Euros in 2023, as well as Coventry City, Brentford, Manchester City, Birmingham, and others.
He is expected to be in charge of the Three Lions when they take on the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League on September 7.
