FA finally confirm Gareth Southgate England successor after Euro 2024 heartbreak
The Football Association have announced that Lee Carsley will take the helm as England's new manager on an interim basis.
Following Gareth Southgate's departure after last month's heart-wrenching Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, the current England Under-21 manager was widely expected to fill in temporarily.
The FA has now made it official, stating that Carsley will be in charge for the time-being.
FA CEO Mark Bullingham expressed his confidence in Carsley on Friday: "Lee is a fantastic coach who is well known to the majority of our current senior squad having worked with most at international or club level.
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Related articles Liverpool to earn significant fee as Tottenham near Dominic Solanke signing Solanke denied Tottenham shirt number dream as ‘big-money’ move falls through Man Utd 'agree on three signings' as INEOS plan blockbuster transfer finale BATUMI, GEORGIA - JULY 08: Lee Carsley, Head Coach of England poses for a photograph with the UEFA Under-21 Euro 2023 trophy after defeating Spain during the UEFA Under-21 Euro 2023 Final on July 08, 2023 in Batumi, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)Carsley himself said: "It's an honour to step up and lead this England squad on an interim basis.
"As I am very familiar with the players and the cycle of international football, it makes sense for me to guide the team while the FA continues the process to recruit a new manager.
"My main priority is to ensure continuity and our goal is to secure promotion in the UEFA Nations League."
At the age of 50, Carsley brings a wealth of coaching experience from his time at Coventry City, Sheffield United, Brentford, Manchester City and Birmingham City.
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Carsley, who is held in high esteem by the FA and led England's under-21 team to their first European Championship victory since 1984 last year, will be at the helm for the upcoming matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland next month as England gear up for their new UEFA Nations League campaign.
Since Southgate confirmed that his final match in charge was the 2-1 defeat to Spain at Euro 2024 last month, a number of big names have been associated with the England job.
Mauricio Pochettino and Graham Potter, both currently without clubs, have been mentioned as potential successors, while Carsley is also thought to be in the running for the permanent position if he impresses.
FA finally confirm Gareth Southgate England successor after Euro 2024 heartbreak
FA finally confirm Gareth Southgate England successor after Euro 2024 heartbreak
FA finally confirm Gareth Southgate England successor after Euro 2024 heartbreak
FA finally confirm Gareth Southgate England successor after Euro 2024 heartbreak
FA finally confirm Gareth Southgate England successor after Euro 2024 heartbreak
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