November 8th 2024.
Lee Carsley, the current interim manager for the England national football team, has been making waves in the world of football. After Gareth Southgate stepped down from his position in July, Carsley was promoted from his role as the head coach of England's Under-21 team to take charge of the senior men's side. However, it has been announced that Carsley will not be staying on permanently, as Thomas Tuchel, former manager of Chelsea, has been chosen to be Southgate's full-time successor starting in the New Year.
Carsley began his tenure as interim manager with a strong start, winning matches against Finland and the Republic of Ireland. However, things took a turn when the Three Lions suffered a surprising defeat to Greece at Wembley last month. Carsley will have one final match in charge before returning to his successful role with the Under-21 team, where he led them to a victory in the U21 Euros in 2023.
Although Carsley may prefer the lower-profile nature of his current role, his time with the senior team has undoubtedly raised his profile and could open up opportunities for him in the future. Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has even suggested that Carsley could be a natural fit for Brentford, should their current manager Thomas Frank leave his post. Carsley has previously worked at Brentford as a development coach and even stepped in as a caretaker manager in 2015.
Deeney believes that Carsley's lack of expectation for a top job right away could make him a great fit for Brentford. In contrast, Southgate came into his current role with the England team with the expectation of managing a top-tier club like Manchester United. However, Frank has recently expressed his desire to stay at Brentford, so it remains to be seen if Carsley will have the opportunity to take over.
As for Southgate, he has also been linked to the Manchester United job, but he has stated that he has no plans to return to management in the near future. He believes that after leaving a high-pressure role, it is important to give oneself time to make good decisions and take care of both the body and mind. So, it seems that for now, Carsley and Southgate will both be focusing on their current roles, with Carsley returning to the Under-21 team and Southgate continuing to lead England to success.
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