Former Ireland international appointed coach with England U21s

"I am really fortunate to be given this chance and I appreciate that the FA wanted me back."

Former Everton and Birmingham midfielder Lee Carsley has been appointed England Under-21 national specialist coach.

The former Ireland international is currently in charge of the Under-23 side at Birmingham but previously worked alongside England Under-21 coach Aidy Bothroyd with the Under-19s in 2016.