Lee Carsley has said England need a ‘world class coach who has won trophies’ when asked if he would be interested in the role on a permanent basis.
Carsley guided England to a 3-1 win in Finland on Sunday to get their Nations League campaign back on track. Jack Grealish opened the scoring with a well-taken finish on 18 minutes, before Trent Alexander-Arnold doubled the lead with a stunning free-kick after half-time.
Declan Rice steered in a third for the visitors in Helsinki, before Arttu Hoskonen headed in an 87th-minute consolation for Finland.
England were largely comfortable throughout in a strong response to Thursday’s shock defeat against Greece at Wembley.
Carsley has won three of his four games in charge since taking the reins on an interim basis and was again asked whether he’d be interested in replacing Gareth Southgate permanently.
The 50-year-old was coy on his personal ambitions, though downplayed his credentials by insisting England need a proven ‘world class’ coach.
“I’ve not really thought much about it. I keep saying the same thing. My remit was six games and I’m happy with that. This is a privileged position,” he told ITV.
“I’m really enjoying it but I didn’t enjoy the last two days. I’m not used to losing in an England team, I don’t take losing well.
Carsley: England need ‘world class’ coach
“People are always going to try and put their chips on one side. I’m in the middle. My bosses have made it clear what they need from me. This job deserves a world class coach who has won trophies and I am still on the path to that.
“This job deserves a world class coach who has won trophies and I am still on the path to that.”
