England Wins Again, Lee Carsley Change His Mind?

JAKARTA - The England national team returned to winning ways after beating Finland 3-1 in the fourth UEFA Nations League match on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

This situation made the interim coach of Three Lions, Lee Carsley, hesitant. Previously, after England lost 1-2 to Greece, the 50-year-old coach confirmed that he was reluctant to be the manager of the England national team permanently.

He revealed that a more comfortable place is to return to England U-21. Carsley further said the Three Lions needed a world-class coach to win trophies, and the title was not him.

"People will always try and rule things out. I'm in the middle. My boss has explained clearly what they need from me."

"This job deserves a world-class coach who has won many trophies. I'm still on my way to it," said Carsley.

However, when he was urged to see whether the permanent manager's position was too fast for him, he did not deny it. That is, Carsley seemed to change his mind, but still vague.

"Obviously not. I tried to explain as clearly as possible. My job was for the three camps."

"I'm not part of the process, but it deserves the best coach."

"The players we have, we have a real chance to win. That's what I want to say," said Carsley again as reported by The Sun.

Carsley is actually not to blame for the answer that is still floating. After all, his fate is in the hands of the English Football Federation (FA).

The FA will consider whether Carsley deserves to be permanent as Manager of the England national team or not.

"I can really understand why you are frustrated by it (the fate of the England national team). Clearness is what everyone is looking for."

"I keep saying to John McDermott (FA Technical Director), 'Can I get the latest news? Can I get the latest news?' This work is quite difficult," said Carsley.

However, in Carsley's small heart he wants to continue to return to England U-21 which he once led to become the Euro U-21 champion in 2023.

Being the manager of the England national team is a stressful job, especially when it comes to choosing players.

"In the past, when I played the role of interim coach, I was too far away in a direction where I didn't want the job (to run) so I didn't finish the job."

"It's important for me to keep my mind open because in that case I'm not careless in making decisions."

"I'm thinking carefully about the squad I have to choose on. The selection of players is very difficult, there are many players I have to leave," said Carsley.

The players are now made hanging about what Carsley really wants, permanent or England to return to the U-21 UK.

"It's hard to measure. He's very happy and comfortable to coach England, both in the first team and U-21. But, in the end, we didn't know in the near future," said Angel Gomes.

Lee Carsley was appointed England's interim coach after Gareth Southagate stepped down after Euro 2024.

Carsley has led England in four UEFA Nations League games with three wins and one defeat.