England have ‘all the tools’ to win 2026 World Cup, says departing Lee Carsley
Thomas Tuchel takes the reins in January.
Thomas Tuchel takes the reins in January.
Carsley has not ruled himself out of taking the job again in the future.
The 50-year-old’s six-game spell in interim charge ended with a 5-0 win against the Republic of Ireland.
The Real Madrid man has thanked the interim boss for making international football more enjoyable.
Carsley has had his ups and downs during a three-camp caretaker stint with England’s senior set-up.
Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher, Jarrod Bowen and Taylor Harwood-Bellis found the net.
Carsley’s interim stint will end after England’s game with the Republic of Ireland.
England can seal top spot in their Nations League group with victory over the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
England host the Republic of Ireland at Wembley looking to secure top spot in Group B2
The new boss cannot fail to have been impressed as he watched Thursday’s 3-0 win in Greece from afar.
Victory over Ireland on Sunday would take England back to the top tier.
England are now in control of the group.
Ollie Watkins justified his selection ahead of captain Harry Kane, who was dropped to the bench, with an early opener in Athens.
The 22-year-old skippered the Young Lions to continental glory in Georgia last summer.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is unlikely to make the squad.