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Lee Carsley appointed interim England manager

Lee Carsley appointed interim England manager

Lee Carsley has been appointed as interim England manager for the upcoming Nations League games in September.

The Football Association is still in search of a permanent successor for Gareth Southgate.

The 50-year-old will be stepping up from his current role as England Under-21 boss to fill in for Southgate, who resigned following a defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

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“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,” said Carsley.

“My main priority is to ensure continuity and our goal is to secure promotion in the Uefa Nations League.”

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Carsley, a former Premier League midfielder who played for clubs such as Derby and Everton during his 17-year career, transitioned into management after retiring.

He has previously taken on caretaker roles at Coventry, Brentford, and Birmingham before becoming the England Under-20 coach in 2020.

Later,Lee Carsley became the head coach of England Under-21 and led them to a European Championship title in 2023, marking their first win in the competition in nearly four decades.

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