Carsley's exciting attacking style could earn him the permanent role as England's manager.

Lee Carsley's approach to attacking in football will be a refreshing change from the norm. Although it is not yet a done deal, it seems highly likely that he will be the next permanent manager for the England national team. His success with the Under-21 team at the European Championship last year has caught the attention of the Football Association, who have now appointed him as the interim boss for the upcoming Nations League matches. These matches include a trip to play against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, followed by a home game against Finland at Wembley on Tuesday.

According to the FA, Carsley has been given the role with the intention of him remaining in charge throughout the autumn. This means that he has the opportunity to prove himself in the next four international matches, two in October and two in November. If he can impress and establish his authority during this time, it will be difficult for the FA to look elsewhere for a permanent manager.

In his first squad selection, Carsley has already made some bold decisions by including several players he has previously worked with in the Under-21 set-up. These include the likes of Angel Gomes, who used to play for Manchester United and now plays for Lille, as well as talented youngsters from Manchester City, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle. There has also been a welcome return for Jack Grealish, who missed out on a place in Gareth Southgate's squad for the European Championship this summer. However, as is expected in such a high-profile role, Carsley has already received some criticism for his selections. Some were surprised at the omission of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, while Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was left baffled by the inclusion of Morgan Rogers in the Under-21 team.

Of course, results will play a major role in determining Carsley's chances of securing the job on a permanent basis. But if he sticks to his attacking principles and plays an entertaining, high-energy style of football, rather than the more cautious approach of his predecessor, Southgate, it could greatly improve his chances of success.

There are other potential candidates for the role, such as Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who is currently in the final year of his contract at the Etihad. However, he may choose to stay with the club or take a break from the game. Another option is Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, but it may be difficult for the FA to lure him away from his current position. This leaves Carsley as the frontrunner for the job, with odds of 2/1 from bet365 and Betfred to be appointed permanently.

In other sports news, Joe Root is being tipped to lead England to a clean sweep in the Test series against Sri Lanka by being the top scorer in the final match at The Oval. Gus Atkinson, the Surrey paceman who played a crucial role in the last match with seven wickets, is also expected to perform well on his home turf, with odds of 3/1 from Paddy Power and Betfair to be the top bowler for England.

Meanwhile, at the US Open, British No.1 Jack Draper is looking to continue his impressive run by reaching the semi-finals with a victory against Australian Alex de Minaur. And in the men's draw, only former champion Daniil Medvedev remains, with odds of 21/10 from Bet Victor to beat world No.1 Jannik Sinner in their quarter-final match.

In other news, former Football Association technical director Dan Ashworth has revealed the real reason why Jadon Sancho chose to leave Manchester United and sign for Chelsea. While Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has named his pick for the worst signing in the club's history, claiming that "he couldn't kick a football". And tennis star Andy Murray has slammed the organisers of the US Open, calling the tournament a "total mess". Stay tuned for more updates on all things sports, including news, exclusives, and analysis on Chelsea. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with all the latest developments in the world of sports.

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