England won't block Carsley job offer from FAI

The former midfielder has never disguised his desire to assist the FAI

England head coach Lee Carsley gestures on the touchline during the Euro Under-21 Championship final at the Adjarabet Arena in Batumi, Georgia

England will not stand in Lee Carsley’s way should the FAI approach their U21 manager to take over the country he won 49 caps for.

Stephen Kenny’s continuity in the Ireland post he assumed three years ago is dependent on salvaging their chances of reaching next year’s Euros.