England not celebrating yet as they prepare to face Ireland

Lee Carsley will return to his role as England U21 manager following Sunday's game against Ireland at Wembley.

TOP TIER: Victory over Ireland on Sunday would take England back to the top division of the Nations League. Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

England Interim boss Lee Carsley says celebrations are on ice as England look to follow up their impressive win in Greece by sealing promotion back to the Nations League top tier by beating the Republic of Ireland.

Sunday's match at Wembley is the 17th and final game of a hectic year that has seen the national team reach a second final in three tournaments and just the third in the history of the men's side.