The interim boss made a strong case to land the position permanently as the Three Lions outclassed their neighbours in Dublin
England began the post-Gareth Southgate era with a bang as they waltzed to a 2-0 victory away to Ireland in the UEFA Nations League, which showcased Lee Carsley's credentials to be named permanent coach of the Three Lions.
Carsley shunned the suit for the big occasion and instead showed he was proud to be a tracksuit manager, even laying out the cones for the warm-up. And it soon became clear that in just a handful of training sessions, he has already left his imprint on this team.
England looked far more comfortable in possession and played far more exciting football than in their stuttering run towards the Euro 2024 final. Declan Rice and Ja…