I did not apply for England manager’s job, says Lee Carsley

Carsley was named as Gareth Southgate’s successor on an interim basis.

HAS NOT APPLIED: Lee Carsley says he did not formally apply for the England manager’s job. Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA

Interim boss Lee Carsley has revealed he did not formally apply to become permanent England manager.

The Football Association turned to the 50-year-old for autumn’s Nations League fixtures after Gareth Southgate called time on his reign following July’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.