'It doesn’t make anyone more or less committed.' Carsley shrugs off anthem controversey

The caretaker England boss saw his side run out comfortable winners in Dublin.

OUT OF TUNE: England interim manager Lee Carsley and his backroom staff In Dublin. PIC: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Lee Carsley says he has no issue with the controversy caused by his refusal to sing the English national anthem.

The former Ireland midfielder awoke before his first match as England’s caretaker boss to some sensational headlines in the English media, a few claiming his stance should debar him from the permanent vacancy.