Lee Carsley Appointed Interim Head Coach for England U21s by FA as Search for Gareth Southgate Replacement Continues

Lee Carsley has been named as the interim head coach of the England national team and will be leading the team in their upcoming Nations League friendlies scheduled for September.

The 50-year-old moves from his role as the Three Lions' Under-21s manager and will take charge of England's games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in September.

Carsley, who led England's Under-21s side to European Championship glory last year, replaces Gareth Southgate, who stood down days after the Euro 2024 final loss to Spain last month.

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