Ashley Cole named assistant to Lee Carsley during spell as interim England boss

Carsley’s first senior match in charge comes against the Republic of Ireland, who he represented as a player.

Ashley Cole will work as assistant to Lee Carsley (Martin Rickett/PA)

England great Ashley Cole will serve as assistant during Lee Carsley’s spell as interim manager.

Gareth Southgate stepped down shortly after July’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain and has been temporarily replaced by the England Under-21s boss.