Carsley picks out national team player who has improved significantly.

On Sunday, Marc Guehi caught everyone's attention with his impressive performance at the heart of England's defence. Lee Carsley, interim manager of the Three Lions, couldn't help but heap praise on the young defender, noting that he has reached a new level with his recent performances for the national team. And what a way to end Carsley's tenure, with a stunning 5-0 victory against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.

While England's attacking prowess was certainly a highlight, especially in the second half, Carsley was quick to acknowledge Guehi's contribution to the team's success. Despite starting the game alongside Kyle Walker in central defence, Guehi ended up leading a relatively inexperienced backline consisting of Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who only had one England cap between them before Sunday's match.

"I made Marc captain when I was in the Under-21s. He's always shown strong leadership skills throughout his career," Carsley shared during the post-match interview. "His maturity is evident both on and off the pitch. He's so calm and composed, especially when playing alongside debutants. It's truly impressive."

The Crystal Palace defender's influence was even more apparent when he assisted Conor Gallagher's first-ever England goal with a well-timed header. Carsley couldn't help but praise Guehi's overall performance, stating, "When he plays for England, he seems to take his game to another level. But I believe there's still more to come from Marc. He's physically fast and aggressive, and his ball-playing abilities are excellent. He just needs to continue improving, and he'll surely solidify his position in the team."

Reflecting on his time as interim manager, Carsley expressed that he's leaving the team in a better position for incoming manager Thomas Tuchel. "There's a sense of relief because we were expected to secure promotion," he admitted. "But it's been a challenging experience, and I'm proud of the strong performance we displayed today. I wanted the England team to be exciting and attacking, and we've definitely seen that today."

He also added, "This experience has given me and the rest of the staff the confidence that we can do the job. There's always some self-doubt when you're in a new role, but having the trust of my superiors has been a huge boost of confidence. The most important thing, though, is that we achieved our goal of promotion."

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