Lee Carsley Set for Talks with FA After England Under-21s European Championship Success
Lee Carsley is set to have talks with the Football Association (FA) about his future after leading England Under-21s to European Championship success. Manager Carsley was appointed in July 2021 and is believed to be undecided about whether to carry on in the role.
Carsley to Meet FA Technical Director John McDermott
The 49-year-old will meet FA technical director John McDermott once he returns from holiday to discuss his plans. Carsley is on a rolling one-year contract and is understood to have been approached by clubs during his tenure as under-21s manager.
Carsley Praised for Fostering Strong Team Ethos and Attractive Style of Play
The former Everton midfielder, who won 40 caps for the Republic of Ireland, has been lauded for fostering a strong team ethos and attractive style of play in a side which did not concede a goal at this summer’s tournament.
Joleon Lescott Set to Leave England Under-21s Set-Up
However, Carsley’s assistant Joleon Lescott is set to leave the England Under-21s set-up as he looks to pursue a career as a technical director.
Lee Carsley’s Achievements with England Under-21s
Since his appointment in July 2021, Lee Carsley has achieved great success with the England Under-21s. He has fostered a strong team ethos and attractive style of play which has seen the team not concede a goal at this summer’s tournament. His achievements have been widely praised and he is now set for talks with the Football Association about his future.
Carsley’s Contract and Potential Future Plans
Carsley is on a rolling one-year contract and is understood to have been approached by clubs during his tenure as under-21s manager. He will meet FA technical director John McDermott once he returns from holiday to discuss his plans. It is unclear whether Carsley will stay in his current role or pursue other opportunities.
Joleon Lescott Set to Leave England Under-21s Set-Up
Carsley’s assistant Joleon Lescott is set to leave the England Under-21s set-up as he looks to pursue a career as a technical director. Lescott has been an integral part of the team’s success and his departure will be a big loss for the England Under-21s.
Conclusion
Lee Carsley has achieved great success with the England Under-21s since his appointment in July 2021. He has fostered a strong team ethos and attractive style of play which has seen the team not concede a goal at this summer’s tournament. He is now set for talks with the Football Association about his future, although it is unclear whether he will stay in his current role or pursue other opportunities. His assistant Joleon Lescott is also set to leave the England Under-21s set-up as he looks to pursue a career as a technical director.