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Jobe Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund looks dejected after the Bundesliga match between Hamburger SV and Borussia Dortmund at Volksparkstadion on November 8, 2025 in Hamburg, Germany

Carsley backs Bellingham ahead of Ireland showdown

Jude Bellingham's England place might be the subject of debate but his little brother Jobe will once again be captain when the Under-21s face the Republic of Ireland on Friday night.

Soccer • 13 Nov

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Beach Point Capital Pitch Event at Stamford Bridge on May 31, 2025 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Delap left out of England Under-21 squad for Euros

Liam Delap has been left out of the England Under-21 squad for this summer's European Championship with the striker set to be involved in the Club World Cup with new team Chelsea.

Soccer • 06 Jun

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MARCH 24: Lee Carsley, head coach of England, takes part in the pre-match warm-up before the Men's U21 international match between England and Portugal at The Hawthorns on March 24, 2025 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Dan Is

Lee Carsley extends contract as England U21 manager

England Under-21s head coach Lee Carsley has signed a new deal through to the end of the 2027 European Championship.

Soccer • 04 Jun

England striker Harry Kane was speaking to RTÉ Sport

'Great finisher' Ferguson a threat at Wembley - Kane

England captain Harry Kane reserved praise for "great finisher" Evan Ferguson as the Republic of Ireland's Nations League clash at Wembley looms.

Soccer • 16 Nov 24

Lee Carsley: 'We've' got so many quality players'

Carsley vows to pay Ireland 'respect' at Wembley

Interim boss Lee Carsley says celebrations are on ice as England look to follow up their impressive win in Greece by sealing promotion back to the Nations League top tier by beating the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 15 Nov 24

Lee Carsley has named his final England squad

Carsley names uncapped England trio for Ireland meeting

Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall and Southampton centre-half Taylor Harwood-Bellis were given first England call-ups in interim boss Lee Carsley's final squad, for the forthcoming Nations League games with Greece and the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 07 Nov 24

The FA are speaking with Tuchel over the vacant England role

Updated Tuchel expected to be named new England manager

Thomas Tuchel looks set to become the new England manager after advanced talks between the German and the Football Association progressed rapidly on Tuesday.

Soccer • 16 Oct 24

'I'm not the hierarchy' - Pickford coy on Carsley role

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says Lee Carsley will be hurt by the humiliating Nations League loss to Greece, but does not know how the interim manager's future will be affected.

Soccer • 12 Oct 24

Lee Carsley, Roy Keane and Ashley Cole were in ebullient form prior to kick-off at Wembley - only one of the three likely remained so after the full-time whistle

Carsley: 'Hopefully I'll be going back to the 21s'

Lee Carsley sidestepped questions about whether he wants the England job on a permanent basis after the interim boss said he will "hopefully" be returning to his role with the Under-21s following next month's fixtures.

Soccer • 11 Oct 24

Lee Carsley and John Stones pictured ahead of England's win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium

Stones taken by Carsley's style with England

John Stones praised the changes to England's playing style made by interim head coach Lee Carsley after the team recorded back-to-back wins in their first matches since the departure of Gareth Southgate.

Soccer • 12 Sep 24

Lee Carsley enjoys the victory with right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold

Carsley sings praises of players, if not anthem

England interim manager Lee Carsley deflected all praise to his players for their fluid passing performance in his first game in charge, describing the comfortable 2-0 win over Ireland as the proudest day of his football career.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Lee Carsley (centre) before an England U21 game

Updated Carsley defends anthem stance, calm on Rice & Grealish

Lee Carsley says he has never sung a national anthem as Republic of Ireland player or England coach and seems set to stick with that stance as the countries meet in his first match as interim boss.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Interim England boss Lee Carsley brings his team to Dublin this Saturday

Lee Carsley: Spotlight swivels towards the underdog

As a player Lee Carsley was an underdog, dutifully doing the dirty work so others didn't have to. Now he's facing into an audition to take on one of the most notoriously demanding jobs in the game.

Soccer • 04 Sep 24

Lee Carsley is preparing for a clash with Ireland next month

Carsley: I've not thought about full-time England job

Interim boss Lee Carsley says the England job is one the best in football but claims not to have given much thought to potentially becoming Gareth Southgate's permanent successor.

Soccer • 30 Aug 24

Carsley has been appointed interim England boss

New England boss Carsley keen to take 'the next step'

New England interim boss Lee Carsley says his objective is to help the team take "the next step" and win a senior tournament.

Soccer • 15 Aug 24

Evan Ferguson in action against the Swiss back in March

Shearer: 'Phenomenal talent' Ferguson needs to kick on

Evan Ferguson is a "phenomenal talent" who could be about to have a really big Premier League season, so says the English top flight's highest ever goal scorer, Alan Shearer.

Soccer • 16 Aug 24

Lee Carsley will lead England out at the Aviva Stadium

Carsley named England interim boss for Ireland clash

Lee Carsley will take charge of England for their UEFA Nations League clash against the Republic of Ireland in September.

Soccer • 09 Aug 24

Lee Carsley will lead England at the Aviva Stadium

Carsley set to be in charge of England for Ireland game

Former Republic of Ireland international Lee Carsley looks set to be in charge of England's senior team when they travel to the Aviva Stadium for next month's Nations League clash with Ireland.

Soccer • 07 Aug 24

FAI apologises as manager not expected until September

FAI Director of Football Marc Canham has apologised to Republic of Ireland supporters for the delay in appointing a new manager to the men's senior team as he revealed that he does not now expect an appointment until September.

Soccer • 19 Apr 24

Lee Carsley has again committed his future to England

Carsley rules himself out of running for Ireland job

Lee Carsley has committed his future to England, which appears to completely rule the former Everton midfielder out of contention to be named the new permanent manager of the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 20 Mar 24

Neil Lennon: 'I'm pretty sure that there will be a result soon'

Lennon says decision on Ireland boss is 'imminent'

Neil Lennon has said a decision on the next Republic of Ireland manager is "imminent" as a drawn out saga heads for its conclusion.

Soccer • 17 Feb 24

Will Lee Carsley be the next manager of Ireland?

Given not expecting Carsley to take Ireland role

Shay Given does not believe that Lee Carsley will be the next manager of the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 14 Feb 24

Lee Carsley had been heavily linked with the Ireland job

Carsley to reject chance to manage Ireland - reports

England Under-21 manager Lee Carsley has turned down the chance to be the next manager of the Republic of Ireland, according to reports.

Soccer • 26 Jan 24

Lee Carsley chatting with former gaffer Steve Staunton while on Ireland duty in 2007

Carsley would be 'perfect fit' as Ireland coach - Given

Shay Given believes that Lee Carsley would be a perfect fit as the new head coach for the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 13 Dec 23

Chris Hughton put his point across during a recent training session with Ghana

Kelly: FAI may be swayed by misunderstood Hughton

Chris Hughton's wealth of managerial experience and track record at improving teams may tip the scales in his favour in becoming the next Republic of Ireland manager, according to Stephen Kelly.

Soccer • 12 Dec 23