Lee Carsley expecting hostile reception for Declan Rice, Jack Grealish - and himself

“We expect it to be exciting, passionate and loud. But it will be no different to what the players are used to in Premier League games or high-level games, so I think they will be ready for whatever comes out."

Interim manager Lee Carsley during a England press conference at the Carton House in Maynooth, Kildare. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Lee Carsley says he expects a similar reception from Irish fans to Jack Grealish and Declan Rice when he leads England out against the nation he represented.

Although he was heavily linked with the Ireland vacancy, the 50-year-old opted to stay inside the English FA system and was promoted from his Euro U21s champions to the seniors on a caretaker basis when Gareth Southgate quit in June.