England FA draw up 4-man shortlist to replace interim boss Lee Carsley after Greece defeat

England FA draw up 4-man shortlist to replace interim boss Lee Carsley after Greece defeat

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 16:37 - 13.10.2024

Lee Carsley is expected to leave his role as England interim boss after next month's qualifiers as the FA search for alternatives.

England have drawn up a list of four managerial targets after interim boss Lee Carsley reportedly ruled himself out of the running.

According to Telegraph Sport, Carsley has hinted to England staff that he's not interested in succeeding Gareth Southgate, leading the FA to look elsewhere.

England looking for new manager

Lee Carsley, England Interim coach || Imago

This development comes after England's disastrous Nations League defeat to Greece on Thursday, where the interim boss was roundly criticised for his tactics.

After the defeat by Greece, Carsley said that he would “hopefully be going back to the under-21s” and refused to give a definitive answer on whether he wanted the job permanently.

According to reports, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, who is out of contract at the end of the season, remains England’s first choice to replace Gareth Southgate.

The three other men on the wishlist include former Chelsea head coaches Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter as well as Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe.

Carsley's final games in charge are November's Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.

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