England interim manager Lee Carsley said the widened pool of young players available for selection will help incoming boss Thomas Tuchel. (More Football News)
Carsley was handed the reins to the national team temporarily following Gareth S𝄹outhgate's departure and has given opportunit🃏ies to young players during his short spell, which will end with the Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
The 50-year-old has handed debuts to six players - Morgan Gibbs-White, Angel Gomes, Noni Madueke, Lewis Hall, Morgan Rogerཧs and Cuಌrtis Jones - during his five-match reign.
🙈"The challenge [for the young players] is to stay there now. It's a tough squad to get into, and they've put themselves in the picture," the outgoing coach 🌺said.
"It's good for Thomas [Tuchel, who takes charge💟 on January 1] that the po🎃ol has increased.
"I've seen them up close. I know what they're capable of, and they've got the mentality to compete. There are so many quality player꧅s, the competition is extreme, and they've got to stay in the r💫ace."
Carsley came under pressure after t❀he Three Lions lost 2-1 to Greece at Wembley in Octob💟er, but a 3-0 win in the return fixture on Thursday has put them in a strong position in their Nations League group.
"It's a great 𝄹role, it's been a brilliant experience. At times, it's bee𝐆n tough, but that has been outweighed by nights like the other night [against Greece]," Carsley said ahead of Sunday's game.
"You always question whether you can do it, and we've been out of our comfort zone. Our focus is on the next game 🌳and that’s my priority, making sure we get the job done. We're respectful of Ireland and the strengths that they have."
A win against Ireland on Sunday will offer Carsley an opportunity to sign off on a high by assuring England of a promotion to the top division of the Nat𝓡ions League.
"I try and look beyond myself. It's important for the longer﷽ term and the best thing for us is to get the promotio🧸n. That sets us up for what's next," Carsley added.
"It will also be beneficial for the players if they can do well in the game. Their🏅 application and how they've committed has been 💛very good so far."
Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Tuchel will take charge of England in January on an 18-month contract♎.
