Lee Carsley explains why new roles for Cole Palmer and Phil Foden could give England more control
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lee Carsley believes England have to change their mindset to finally control midfield in elite international matches, hinting that he could even be willing to play Phil Foden or Cole Palmer in deeper roles. To get into the squad and already make his debut, as did Morgan, is a good achievement.” Angel Gomes made his first senior appearance for England Carsley spoke about the little changes on his life since taking the job – but insisted he doesn’t want to be called “boss”. That was what Harry Kane called the interim manager in the press conference before the Finland match, at which point it struck him that he hadn’t actually told the players what to call him.