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Interim manager Lee Carsley names his second England squad ahead of this month’s Nations League fixtures.

Carsley will once again take charge of the Three Lions as they face Greece and Finland, with the England Under-21s boss starting his interim spell in charge with convincing wins against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

Carsley included several new phases in his first selection, including the uncapped Noni Madueke, Morgan Gibbs-White and Angel Gomes, but with the season now in full swing the likes of Cole Palmer and Phil Foden will hope for a return.

Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke could be handed a call-up as he looks for a first England cap since 2017 after three goals in as many games for Spurs, while James Maddison has been in good form too. But will Kyle Walker return to the squad at the age of 34?

Three Lions face Greece at Wembley Thursday 10 October and Finland away from home on 13 October.

Lee Carsley reveals unusual experiment for England’s new tactics

If England’s future opponents want to conduct an unusual scouting mission, they could find themselves scouring academy training sessions in the Midlands on Friday. The tactics Lee Carsley is considering using for Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham could be road-tested on some unknown youngsters. But this, for England’s interim manager, is life as normal.

Friday, for Carsley, has meant academy coaching; the Strachan Foundation, established by his former Coventry manager Gordon Strachan and based in Warwick, is near his home. For a man who believes his greatest strength is his coaching, it enables him to work not just with England’s elite, but youngsters without a professional club. And now they might get a first glimpse of his plans.

“I’ve got a few ideas which I want to try and it’ll be no different,” Carsley said. “I’ve got ideas from here that I want to try with them, leading up to the next game. There’s still a couple of things I want to improve on in terms of out of possession. So myself and James [Ryder, England’s senior performance analyst] will go down there on Friday.”

Lee Carsley reveals unusual experiment for England’s new tactics

The Three Lions won both matches during the international break, providing Carsley with momentum to secure the job of head coach permanently

Mike Jones3 October 2024 10:10

Who did Carsley pick in his first squad?

Carsley’s first England squad was an interesting one, as he picked four uncapped players – all of whom he had worked with extensively at U21 level.

Tino Livramento, Morgan Gibbs-White, Angel Gomes and Noni Madueke were the players called up for the first time, and all four made their debuts.

Notable players such as Kyle Walker, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer weren’t in the squad as they were still recovering from Euro 2024.

Mike Jones3 October 2024 10:00

Potter responds to England manager links

Graham Potter said he is “open to anything” as he considers his next step in management amid links with Manchester United and England.

It’s almost 18 months since Potter was sacked by Chelsea after a short spell in charge and the former Brighton boss is considering a return to the game.

“I am the only coach in world football to be linked with Stoke City and Napoli in the same week,” he said.

“A lot of what I’ve read in the media is untrue and false. I take what the media say with a pinch of salt. I’ve had lots of conversations with lots of people. For the respect of everybody, it’s best I keep it private.

“As an Englishman, of course it’s a fantastic job but I’m supportive of whatever the FA decide to do and whoever the coach is. I think Gareth [Southgate] did a fantastic job and I’m sure Lee [Carsley] - for however long it is - will do really well.

“I’m open to anything, to be honest. I’ve had a fantastic journey over the last 12 years from the fourth tier of Swedish football to the last eight of the Champions League and I would like to spend the next 12 years in the same position, developing players, teams, working with people and making a difference.

“Wherever that is, I’m open to everything.”

Mike Jones3 October 2024 09:50

Graham Potter responds to Manchester United and England manager links

Graham Potter said he is “open to anything” as he considers his next step in management amid links with Manchester United and England.

It’s almost 18 months since Potter was sacked by Chelsea after a short spell in charge and the former Brighton boss is considering a return to the game.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under pressure after the club’s poor start to the season and Potter has a connection with sporting director Dan Ashworth from when they were colleagues at Brighton.

Appearing on Monday Night Football on Sky Sports, the 49-year-old said that he did not consider United to be an “impossible” task, while describing England as a “fantastic job” for an Englishman.

Graham Potter responds to Manchester United and England manager links

The former Brighton and Chelsea boss has previously worked with United sporting director Dan Ashworth

Mike Jones3 October 2024 09:40