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Lee Carsley Rules Himself Out of England Job, Urges FA to Hire World Class Trophy-Winning Coach

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Lee Carsley has seemingly ruled himself out of the running to become England’s permanent manager, urging the FA to appoint a coach with a proven track record of winning trophies.

The interim boss made the comments following England’s 3-1 victory over Finland in the UEFA Nations League.

While Carsley has been linked to the permanent position, he appeared to suggest that his experience and achievements don’t quite match the level required for the role.

“People are always going to try to put their chips to one side. I’m totally in the middle,” Carsley told ITV. “My bosses have made it totally clear what they need from me.

“This job deserves a world-class coach that’s won trophies and been and done it. I’m still on the path to doing that.”

Carsley has been ambiguous about his desire to take on the England job permanently. After Thursday’s defeat to Greece, he hinted that he would “hopefully” be returning to his role with the Under-21s.

While he later clarified his statement, reports have persisted that he may not be keen on the senior position.

The FA is now faced with a difficult decision as they search for a successor to Gareth Southgate.

A number of names have been linked to the job, including former Chelsea bosses Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. However, it remains unclear who will ultimately be appointed.

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