Lee Carsley not likely to sing national anthem during spell as England boss
Carsley says he ‘struggled’ with the Republic of Ireland anthem during his playing days.
Carsley says he ‘struggled’ with the Republic of Ireland anthem during his playing days.
England’s interim manager, who himself played for the Republic, will be happy to field the pair against the nation they formerly represented.
The 24-year-old left Chelsea for Atletico Madrid this summer.
Gibbs-White played under Carsley for England U21s.
The 24-year-old left Chelsea for Atletico Madrid this summer.
Gibbs-White played under Carsley for England U21s.
The 21-year-old Newcastle defender was one of four uncapped players to get the nod by interim boss Lee Carsley.
The 21-year-old Newcastle defender was one of four uncapped players to get the nod by interim boss Lee Carsley.
The Chelsea winger could made his England debut against the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.
Carsley and Gibbs-White led England to European Under-21 Championship glory in 2023.
Carsley and Gibbs-White led England to European Under-21 Championship glory in 2023.
England Under-21s boss Carsley has been parachuted in for the autumn’s Nations League fixtures that start against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday.
England Under-21s boss Carsley has been parachuted in for the autumn’s Nations League fixtures that start against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday.
Villa's Ollie Watkins is one of three players who have been ruled out of Lee Carsley's first matches as interim England manager.
Villa's Ollie Watkins is one of three players who have been ruled out of Lee Carsley's first matches as interim England manager.