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Report: Lee Carsley does not want full-time England job

  • Carsley is not expected to take the England role on a permanent basis
  • Interim manager revealed his willingness to return to Under-21's side
  • Reports reveal Carsley's lack of desire to lead Three Lions

By Katie Catherall

Carsley is not expected to take the England job
Carsley is not expected to take the England job / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages
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England interim manager Lee Carsley does not want the permanent Three Lions job, according to reports.

Carsley, who was promoted to the senior team on an interim basis after Gareth Southgate made the decision to depart England in the summer, has been at the helm for three of the nation's international fixtures. His record so far has seen him secure wins over the Republic of Ireland and Finland, before falling to a 2-1 defeat to Greece on Thursday.

While his tenure was initially announced for three England camps, from September to November, fans began to wonder if the Under-21's boss would be given the job on a permanent basis.

However, reports from Telegraph Sport, have revealed that Carsley is not interested in extending his stay with the senior side.

He recently revealed that he was looking forward to returning to his position at youth level, admitting that he was 'hopeful' his results on the senior stage would not impact his previous role.

Declan Rice, Dominic Solanke
England failed to impress against Greece / Catherine Ivill - AMA/GettyImages

Carsley was asked to elaborate on these comments during Saturday's press conference, during which he revealed his 'pride' of the youth team.

"Hopefully is a word and a phrase I use quite a bit. There's obviously no guarantees in life, including tomorrow.

"It's a job, the U21's, that I'm really proud of and massively invested in. But I know there's no guarantees. But the plan is to give this job [England's senior side] for three camps the best I can do along with the rest of the staff and hopefully we can be in a good position.

"I wanted to give this job my best shot for three camps. I didn't want to have any regrets. I think it's important that we do try something different at times and I think I'll be a better coach for that, but I think we'll be a bit more conventional tomorrow night."

England are set to face Finland at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Sunday. Meanwhile former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel is reportedly in talks over the permanent England role.

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