Lee Carsley has been announced as interim manager of the England men’s football team.
It comes after Gareth Southgate left the role following England’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.
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.”
The 50-year-old will lead England in September matches away to Republic of Ireland and at home to Finland.
Birmingham-born Carsley represented Ireland as a player, but since his retirement has forged a respective coaching career and guided England’s Under-21s – the Young Lions – to Euros success last summer.
Mark Bullingham, the FA’s chief executive, said: “Lee is a fantastic coach who is well known to the majority of our current senior squad having worked with most at international or club level.
“He offers us a very strong interim solution and we are confident he will perform well in the UEFA Nations League games ahead. We are grateful to Lee for stepping up to manage the team while we continue with our recruitment process.”
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