England Interim manager Lee Carsley said only “the best” will do for England’s national football team,Three Lions ,as he responded to the question of whether beating the Republic of Ireland might have strengthened his case for the permanent job.
Ahead of his second game in charge, the 50-year-old stayed on safe ground by backing the Football Association (FA) to get the appointment right.
Carsley oversaw a comfortable 2-0 Nations League win at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in his debut game as head coach.
The next test comes at Wembley on Tuesday as England face Finland, with captain Harry Kane set to win his 100th cap.
There was lots of reason for optimism about England’s football against the Republic of Ireland, particularly in the first half, but Carsley’s focus is on short-term objectives rather than long-term planning.
“I try not to think about myself too much,” he said.
“The best person should get the job. I know my role for the next three camps and I am comfortable with that.”
The FA has said Carsley is expected to stay in charge during the autumn as the hunt for Gareth Southgate’s long-term successor progresses.
