Shay Given backs Lee Carsley as future Ireland manager

The 48-year-old Carsley was at the World Cup in Qatar supporting Gareth Southgate

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Lee Carsley, Head Coach of England looks on prior to the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between England U21s and Czech Republic U21s on November 11, 2021 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Shay Given has tipped his former international teammate Lee Carsley to manage Ireland whenever the vacancy next arises.

The pair were part of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup squad but it is with England that Carsley has soared in a coaching capacity, leading their U21s to next summer’s Euros.