Lee Carsley ponders first England squad selection for Ireland trip

The 50-year-old will speak to the media on Thursday for the first time since taking the reins, when he names his squad for September’s Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

BACK TO DUBLIN: Lee Carsley is preparing to name his first squad as interim England boss (Jacob King/PA)

Lee Carsley has plenty to ponder ahead of selecting his first England squad as interim manager on Thursday.

The Euro 2024 runners-up are entering a new era after Gareth Southgate called time on his eight-year reign following July’s deflating final defeat to Spain.