Lee Carsley is anticipated to serve as the interim manager for the England men’s senior team during their upcoming Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland next month.
Carsley successfully guided the England Under-21s to victory in the 2023 European Championship, marking the team’s first triumph in 39 years.
This change follows Gareth Southgate’s resignation, which came just two days after England’s loss to Spain in the final of the 2024 Euros last month.
The transition from Under-21s manager to interim head coach of the senior team is a familiar one, as evidenced by previous managers such as Howard Wilkinson, Stuart Pearce, and Southgate himself, all of whom moved up after managing the Young Lions.
Southgate eventually secured the position permanently, leading the team for eight years and achieving remarkable milestones, including a World Cup semi-final in 2018, a World Cup quarter-final in 2022, and finals appearances in the Euros in 2021 and 2024.
The Football Association has been actively searching for a new permanent manager, with a job posting made available on their website.
While the FA has not provided specifics regarding their search for Southgate’s successor, they have consistently indicated that an “interim solution is in place.”
At 50 years old, Carsley is a former Premier League midfielder, having played for teams such as Derby and Everton during his 17-year career.
He transitioned into management, having served as caretaker manager for Coventry, Brentford, and Birmingham before joining the England coaching staff in 2020.
