Lee Carsley Appointed Interim England Manager for Nations League

Lee Carsley has been named the interim manager of the England national football team for September’s Nations League matches as the Football Association (FA) continues its search for Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor. The 50-year-old, who has been serving as the England Under-21 manager, will temporarily fill the role following Southgate’s resignation after England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final last month.

Carsley expressed his commitment to ensuring continuity during this transitional period, stating, “As I am very familiar with the players and the cycle of international football, it makes sense for me to guide the team while the FA continues the process to recruit a new manager. My main priority is to ensure continuity, and our goal is to secure promotion in the Uefa Nations League.”

With a 17-year playing career in the Premier League, including stints at Derby County and Everton, Carsley brings a wealth of experience to the interim role. The FA has confirmed that Carsley will lead the team for the upcoming Nations League games and may remain in charge throughout the autumn while the recruitment process for a permanent head coach continues.

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham praised Carsley’s capabilities, saying, “Lee is a fantastic coach who is well known to the majority of our current senior squad having worked with most at international or club level. He offers us a very strong interim solution, and we are confident he will perform well in the Uefa Nations League games ahead. We are grateful to Lee for stepping up to manage the team while we continue with our recruitment process.”

As England prepares for their Nations League fixtures, Carsley will focus on maintaining team performance and morale while the FA identifies the best candidate for the permanent managerial position.