September 11th 2024.
Lee Carsley, the current interim manager of England, has expressed his interest in permanently taking on the role after a successful start to his temporary stint. The Football Association (FA) appointed Carsley for the upcoming six Nations League games as they continue to search for a successor to former manager, Gareth Southgate.
At 50 years old, Carsley is one of the top candidates for the position, given his impressive work with the U21s team. He is now effectively auditioning for the full-time job, and his performance so far has been commendable. Under his leadership, England has secured 2-0 victories over the Republic of Ireland and Finland, with a clear attacking strategy in place.
However, despite these early successes, Carsley admitted that he hasn't felt entirely comfortable in the role so far. With the FA still considering other options for the managerial position, there is a possibility that Carsley may not be chosen as the permanent Three Lions boss, even though he is currently the frontrunner.
But Carsley has clarified his stance on taking the job full-time, stating that he is definitely up for the challenge. He believes that the most important aspect of the job is the football itself and creating a positive environment for the players to perform in. He also dismissed the notion that the role is an impossible one, contrary to what some may believe.
As the new manager, whoever is chosen will have the daunting task of ending England's 58-year wait for a major trophy. Despite the team's recent winless streak, Carsley sees the potential for success and believes that the current squad has what it takes to compete and win at the highest level.
Aside from Carsley, the FA is also considering other candidates such as Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, and Frank Lampard, with Pep Guardiola being their dream appointment. In the meantime, Carsley is focused on preparing for the next international break in October, where England will face Greece at home and Finland away.
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