Lee Carsley ‘definitely not’ ruling himself out of England job amid confusion

The interim boss guided England to a 3-1 win over Finland on Sunday night.

NOT RULED OUT: England interim manager Lee Carsley has not ruled himself out of the full-time job. Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA

Lee Carsley dismissed suggestions he effectively ruled himself out of the permanent England post by saying he is still on the path to becoming the world-class coach the job needs.

Gareth Southgate’s temporary successor bounced back from Thursday’s embarrassing 2-1 home defeat to Greece with a 3-1 win away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday.