Carsley conceded that he would not continue to lead England

Lee Carsley was delighted with England’s victory in Helsinki against Finland (1-3) in the Nations League, three days after the humiliating defeat against Greece at Wembley (1-2), but the interim coach of the ‘pros’ almost gave a course he will. not continue in office permanently.

“This job deserves a world-class coach who has won trophies and I’m still on the path to that,” said Carsley, who has led the England under-21 team since 2021 (made his category European champion in 2023 by winning the final against Spain) in August he was appointed as temporary successor to Gareth Southgate at the head of the absolute team after the Euro Cup.

“I keep saying it. “My mandate is six games and I’m happy with that,” added Carsley, criticized after the loss against Greece for playing a false 9 because of down from Harry Kane. “It’s a privileged position. I really enjoyed it, but I didn’t enjoy the last two days. I’m not used to losing to the England team, I don’t feel good. People will always try to bet on one side. “I’m in the middle.”

They settled with Tuchel

According to the German channel Welt TV, the English Football Federation will be in advanced negotiations with Thomas Tuchel To take over as England coach, Carsley debuted with two wins against Ireland (0-2) and Finland (2-0) in Group 2 of League B of the Nations League before losing against Greece in his third game as interim.

Rice and Southgate praise him

however, Jack Grealish and Declan Rice, who scored England’s first two goals in Helsinki, had kind words for Carsley after the game.

“It was very refreshing, it was very honest, very direct, He’s just telling us to go out and play freely, and I think we’re seeing that. “We are playing very well and, yes, really enjoying under his command,” says a realistic Rice who added: “There will be bumps in the road, that’s football, it’s a sport of ups and downs, nothing will be perfect. . “

Grealish, who? was left out of Southgate’s squad For Euro 2024, he has four England goals now and two of them were with Carsley as coach.

“No matter what happens with the England manager, people will always say negative things,” Grealish said. “Back then, people were shouting that all attacking players should play and it didn’t work (on Thursday against Greece). I don’t understand it, it can happen in games. I love coming here, he is a first-class. , first-level coach and I love playing.” for him.”