Carsley ideal candidate for FAI's head coach job description 

The Association have kept in contact with the England U21 boss. 

FAI director of football Marc Canham, left, and FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill during an FAI media briefing at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown this week. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI are sticking with their intention to appoint a boss retitled as senior team head coach with a connection to their underage squads.

Lee Carsley’s background working with Manchester City’s decorated youth team and currently England U21s would appear to position him as the ideal candidate for the wider role.