Lee Carsley felt England were ‘very good at times’ against Republic of Ireland

Lee Carsley liked what he saw from England and creative livewire Jack Grealish as the interim manager enjoyed a winning start to his temporary reign.

The Euro 2024 finalists are starting anew after Gareth Southgate called time on his eight-year reign days after July’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the Berlin showpiece.

The Football Association has temporarily turned to England Under-21s boss Carsley, but a promising Nations League campaign could well see that promotion become permanent.

No better feeling.