Carsley, Guardiola, Potter… What will happen to the England bench?

Almost three months after the departure of Gareth Southgateuntil then coach of Englandwho will replace him permanently remains up in the air. Lee Carsley He was named interim coach in August and his good start (0-2 against Ireland and 2-0 against Finland in the first two days of League B of the Nations League) he gained support to continue in the position. But Thursday’s loss against Greece (1-2 at Wembley) and his subsequent statements have left him with many options.

In Harry Kane out of the team due to physical problems, to avoid risks, The tactic used by Carsley before the Hellenes, incl Jude Bellingham as a ‘false nine’ and a very well-stocked midfield, prompted the temporary coach of England received much criticism. After the meeting, Carsley He told the media: “I was surprised that, after the first two games, many people said that the position (of permanent coach) is mine. There are 3 more games and then I hope to coach the U-21 again.” Shocking statements.

The next meeting of England Sunday match Finland. In November, and still with Lee Carsley coach, will face the European runners-up Greece and Ireland. SA Carsley He was initially charged with directing the ‘pros’ team for 3 seasons of these matches.

Yes Carsley is not continuing, among those who sounded, according to the BBC, are Pep Guardiola If, at the end of the season, he leaves the City of Manchester at the end of his contract, obviously not renewing. The outcome of the proceedings against the ‘Citizen’ club for breaching the Premier’s financial terms could also influence the future of Guardiola.

The issue is whether the English Football Federation is willing to wait for the Catalan coach and continue until June with an interim coach. Other possible candidates are Eddie Howe (Newcastle), Graham Potter (the former manager of Brighton and Chelsea has no team) and Kieran McKenna (Town of Ipswich).