Lee Carsley appointed England interim head coach ahead of Ireland trip

“It’s an honour to step up and lead this England squad on an interim basis," said Carsley.

Lee Carsley has been appointed interim head coach of England senior men ahead of the start of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League campaign, which begins against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin in September.

Lee Carsley has been appointed interim head coach of England ahead of the start of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League campaign, which begins against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin in September.

Carsley will step up from his role in charge of the three lions' MU21s, initially for September’s fixtures away to Ireland and at home to Finland, but with a view to remaining in the position throughout autumn while the FA’s recruitment process for a new permanent head coach continues.