Ashley Cole named assistant to Lee Carsley during spell as interim England boss

England great Ashley Cole will serve as assistant during Lee Carsley’s spell as interim manager.

Gareth Southgate stepped down shortly after July’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain and has been temporarily replaced by the England Under-21s boss.

Carsley’s first senior match in charge comes against the Republic of Ireland, who he represented as a player, in the Nations League on September 7 before welcoming Finland to Wembley three days later.

Lee Carsley will be assisted by England legend @TheRealAC3 during his interim spell in charge of the #ThreeLions