England have appointed Lee Carsley as the country’s caretaker manager, as they continue their search for a successor to erstwhile head coach Gareth Southgate.
Carsley will take charge of the Three Lions’ Nations League matches next month, with the European country scheduled to play against Ireland and Finland on September 7 and 10 respectively.
Lee Carsley Appointed Interim Manager Of England
Lee Carsley has been temporarily promoted to the hot seat, having also handled the English Under-21 side.
The 50-year-old is replacing Southgate, who resigned from his role as England manager on July 16, 2024, two days after the Euro 2024 final on July 14, 2024.
Gareth Southgate had an impressive spell as England’s boss, guiding the nation to the semi-final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup alongside 2 final appearances at the UEFA European Championship.
Unfortunately, Southgate couldn’t lead the Three Lions to glory, and he thought it wise to excuse himself from the managerial position, having handled the side between 2016 and 2024.
Meanwhile, Carsley has also spoken after being named as the interim manager and he pointed out his familiarity with players of England alongside the “cycle of international football.”
He said: “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 of recruiting a new manager.”
Lee Carsley also shared his “main priority and goal” in the coming months, stressing the need for England “to secure promotion in the Uefa Nations League.”
Who Is Lee Carsley?
He is an English-born Irish former professional footballer who is head coach of England U21s and interim manager of the England national football team.
Lee Carsley played for several clubs during his active career, namely; Birmingham City, Everton, Coventry City, and Blackburn Rovers.
Carsley Personal Information?
Lee Carsley was born on February 28, 1974, in Birmingham, England, and information concerning his parents is unknown.
He grew up in Sheldon in East Birmingham and attended Cockshut Hill Secondary School in nearby Yardley.
The Englishman is married to Louisa Carsley, although when the pair tied the knot is unknown.
Lee Carsley lives in Kenilworth, Warwickshire with their three children and he prefers to keep his family’s personal information out of the public domain.
Lee and wife Louisa have three children together, namely; Callum, 28, their eldest child, and he was born on July 4, 1996.
The couple’s second son, Connor, lives with Down’s Syndrome, while their third child is a daughter named Lois.
Lee Carsley Net Worth?
Carsley’s net worth is unknown, however, some sources are claiming that it is between the region of €5 million – €10 million.
Lee Carsley Managerial Career?
Carsley dived into management in 2012, taking charge of Coventry City, before also managing Brentford and Birmingham on a caretaker basis.
Lee Carsley became England’s Under-20 coach in 2020, before superintending over the Under-21s.
He led them to the European Championship title in 2023, with the young Three Lions winning the competition for the first time in 39 years.
It will be fascinating to see how his spell as interim boss of England would go, if he does a great job with the side, he could be considered for the position permanently.
Carsley will be assisted by Chelsea and Arsenal great Ashley Cole alongside Michael Johnson and Joleon Lescott.
