Lee Carsley reveals 'informal conversations' about Ireland job

Lee Carsley is excited to work with a fit and firing Harry Kane after a “supportive” conversation with the England captain.

Carsley has stepped up from his Under-21 role to replace Gareth Southgate as England boss on an interim basis and named his first squad on Thursday for the Nations League fixtures later in September with Republic of Ireland and Finland.

Kane was named captain as expected, but Carsley reflected on the debate over the Bayern Munich forward’s form during Euro 2024 before he backed him to continue to deliver for his country.