Lee Carsley talks FAI, the Ireland approach and his Cork family tree

Carsley spoke to the FAI after the European U21 Championships

England interim manager Lee Carsley during the squad announcement at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent. Picture date: Wednesday August 28, 2024.

Lee Carsley says he was never offered the job of managing the Republic of Ireland.

The interim England manager will face the country he played for at Aviva Stadium next week.