England coach Ashley Cole leaves Birmingham City to focus full-time on his England role after Lee Carsley's impressive start as interim boss
3 months, 3 weeks ago

England coach Ashley Cole leaves Birmingham City to focus full-time on his England role after Lee Carsley's impressive start as interim boss

Daily Mail  

Ashley Cole has left his role as an assistant coach at Birmingham City to focus on his role at Birmingham City to pursue his coaching ambitions with the national team. Cole was drafted in to support Lee Carsley after his appointment as interim head coach Ashley Cole has stepped down from his Birmingham role to focus on his work with England The League One club released a statement confirming Cole's exit from the Blues. 'A 107-time England international, he will now assume a full-time role assisting Interim Manager, Lee Carsley, for the Three Lions' Autumn UEFA Nations League, League B Group 2 fixtures, the first two of which saw them beat the Republic of Ireland and Finland during the recent international break. Cole joined Birmingham in October 2023 after Wayne Rooney's appointment as head coach Cole played an important role in Carsley's Under-21 European Championship triumph in 2023 Cole joined Birmingham in October 2023 after Wayne Rooney's appointment and he remained under subsequent bosses Tony Mowbray, Gary Rowett and Chris Davies.

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Lee Carsley reveals his next move ahead of final games as England's interim manager with Thomas Tuchel to take charge in January
2 months ago

Lee Carsley reveals his next move ahead of final games as England's interim manager with Thomas Tuchel to take charge in January

Daily Mail  

England interim boss Lee Carsley has confirmed what he will do when he hands over the Three Lions reigns to Thomas Tuchel. The German coach was confirmed as Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor shortly after last month’s Nations League double-header against Greece and Finland. Lee Carsley reveals his next move ahead of his final games as England's interim manager 'My role …

Lee Carsley confirms next role after spell as England’s interim manager
2 months ago

Lee Carsley confirms next role after spell as England’s interim manager

The Independent  

Sign 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. Ahead of the final two matches in charge of the Three Lions, …

Gary Lineker reacts as England prepare to appoint Thomas Tuchel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gary Lineker reacts as England prepare to appoint Thomas Tuchel

The Independent  

Sign 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 Gary Lineker has revealed that Lee Carsley would …

Lee Carsley says England job ‘deserves world-class coach that has won trophies’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lee Carsley says England job ‘deserves world-class coach that has won trophies’

The Independent  

Sign 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 Interim England manager Lee Carsley appears to have …

Lee Carsley ‘definitely not’ ruling himself out of England job amid confusion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lee Carsley ‘definitely not’ ruling himself out of England job amid confusion

The Independent  

Sign 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. That was the point I was making.” Many took Carsley’s comments about …

The FA are doubting whether Lee Carsley wants the England job full-time after embarrassing 2-1 defeat by Greece... after the interim boss said he will 'hopefully' return to the U21 side
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The FA are doubting whether Lee Carsley wants the England job full-time after embarrassing 2-1 defeat by Greece... after the interim boss said he will 'hopefully' return to the U21 side

Daily Mail  

The Football Association have major reservations over whether current interim England head coach Lee Carsley wants the position on a permanent basis. But there have been major internal doubts in recent days over whether Carsley even wants the role after he said 'hopefully' he can return to the Under-21s once his interim period is over. The FA have major reservations …

Lee Carsley does not want full-time England job
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Lee Carsley does not want full-time England job

The Telegraph  

Lee Carsley does not want to be the next long-term England manager, Telegraph Sport has been told. The Football Association has refused to comment and it is unclear whether Carsley, whose spell as interim head coach is scheduled to end next month, has directly informed it that he does not want the full-time job. In preparation for Sunday’s Nations League …

Cole Palmer in ‘incredible’ place – but England boss Lee Carsley wants him to get even better
3 months ago

Cole Palmer in ‘incredible’ place – but England boss Lee Carsley wants him to get even better

The Independent  

Sign 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. “I think everyone’s got to earn their place in the team,” the …

Lee Carsley’s England: Attackers everywhere, no midfield, bewildered players
3 months ago

Lee Carsley’s England: Attackers everywhere, no midfield, bewildered players

The Telegraph  

If the tactical approach confused the players, the post-match press conference confused everyone else. It felt like Carsley had picked the team that many had demanded of Southgate and Steve Holland amid the bitterness that followed them all the way to the final of Euro 2024. Greece celebrated with Baldock’s shirt Carsley said after the game that he had tried …

Lee Carsley makes Cole Palmer central to England plan
3 months, 1 week ago

Lee Carsley makes Cole Palmer central to England plan

The Telegraph  

“I want to be in the squad,” Maddison said. I know Lee Carsley, I worked with him at Coventry and he was my assistant with the England Under-21s under Aidy Boothroyd. “I always say the same clichéd thing when I get asked about the England stuff: if I just take care of my performances for Spurs, which I feel like …

Lee Carsley’s England assistant Ashley Cole joins FA on full-time basis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lee Carsley’s England assistant Ashley Cole joins FA on full-time basis

The Independent  

Sign 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 Interim England assistant Ashley Cole has left Birmingham …

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

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

The Independent  

Sign 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. “I think we can be more confident at doing that and that’s …

Growing player support for Lee Carsley to be permanent England manager
4 months ago

Growing player support for Lee Carsley to be permanent England manager

The Telegraph  

Lee Carsley has growing support to become England manager on a full-time basis and has been described as the “perfect man for the job”. The 50-year-old won the Under-21 European Championship last year and selected six players from his triumphant team in Georgia to signal a new era after Gareth Southgate’s eight years in charge of the seniors. Tactically, he …

Interim England manager Lee Carsley oversees his first training session - featuring plenty of new faces - as the former Ireland midfielder prepares his players to take on his old team
4 months ago

Interim England manager Lee Carsley oversees his first training session - featuring plenty of new faces - as the former Ireland midfielder prepares his players to take on his old team

Daily Mail  

The Three Lions are playing Ireland and Finland in the Nations League this month Lee Carsley took his first training session as interim England boss on Wednesday England interim manager Lee Carsley oversaw his first training session on Wednesday at St George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent. However, Wednesday also saw the likes of Tino Livramento, Angel Gomes, Noni Madueke and Morgan …

Lee Carsley is not sexiest name but new England manager is ahead of his time
4 months ago

Lee Carsley is not sexiest name but new England manager is ahead of his time

The Telegraph  

Carsley is England’s interim manager for, at least, the six games of the Nations League campaign having finally stepped up from being coach of the Under-21s. Talking to those who have known Carsley throughout his career – including Craig Short, with Carsley being his “boot boy” at Derby County, his first club – through to David Moyes, who managed him …

Lee Carsley's first England squad is a brave and exciting one - he won't say if he wants the job permanently, but the interim boss is confident about how it should be done, writes IAN LADYMAN
4 months, 1 week ago

Lee Carsley's first England squad is a brave and exciting one - he won't say if he wants the job permanently, but the interim boss is confident about how it should be done, writes IAN LADYMAN

Daily Mail  

He will not say he wants the job permanently but Lee Carsley is pretty sure he knows how it should be done. Handed the role of Gareth Southgate’s successor as England manager on an interim basis, Carsley named his first squad on Thursday and it was a brave one. ‘I want our players to be on the ball and I …

England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give the ex-U21 coach the job permanently'
4 months, 1 week ago

England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give the ex-U21 coach the job permanently'

Daily Mail  

England fans have lumped praise on interim Three Lions boss Lee Carsley for picking several younger stars in his squad for his side's upcoming international matches. England fans have lumped praise on interim Three Lions boss Lee Carsley for picking several younger stars in his squad Carsley has also been praised for his decision to call-up midfielder Angel Gomes Surprisingly, …

Lee Carsley has a legitimate chance to be England's next manager but faces THREE major issues for his audition, writes SAMI MOKBEL
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lee Carsley has a legitimate chance to be England's next manager but faces THREE major issues for his audition, writes SAMI MOKBEL

Daily Mail  

Life after Gareth Southgate begins for England next week when interim boss Lee Carsley selects his squad for the UEFA Nations League games against Ireland and Finland. Lee Carsley has a chance to be England's next manager but needs to tackle three issues Forward thinking Barring a major shock, Harry Kane will continue to lead the line for the national …

England legend confirmed as Lee Carsley's assistant for spell as interim boss as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink leaves his role with the Three Lions
4 months, 2 weeks ago

England legend confirmed as Lee Carsley's assistant for spell as interim boss as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink leaves his role with the Three Lions

Daily Mail  

An England legend will be Lee Carsley's assistant for his spell as interim England manager. It has been revealed that Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who had been part of the England coaching setup since March 2023, will be leaving his role following Southgate's departure. An England legend will be Lee Carsley's assistant for his spell as interim England manager Jimmy Floyd …

Revealed: New England interim boss Lee Carsley 'cuts Gareth Southgate's senior staff for Nations League clashes' against Ireland and Finland
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed: New England interim boss Lee Carsley 'cuts Gareth Southgate's senior staff for Nations League clashes' against Ireland and Finland

Daily Mail  

Lee Carsley has already begun the process of shaping his new staff in the run up to his first games as England's interim manager. Carsley was announced as the interim boss earlier this month following Gareth Southgate's departure from the England hot seat at the end of the recent European Championship in Germany. Lee Carsley has already cut two key …

New England interim manager Lee Carsley watches on as Chelsea take on Man City in Premier League opener as Gareth Southgate's successor keeps close eye on Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill ahea
4 months, 3 weeks ago

New England interim manager Lee Carsley watches on as Chelsea take on Man City in Premier League opener as Gareth Southgate's successor keeps close eye on Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill ahea

Daily Mail  

New England interim manager Lee Carsley was in attendance as Chelsea faced Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Carsley ran the rule over several England players, with Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill starting for Chelsea, while Rico Lewis was in action for City, with Phil Foden coming on as a substitute at the start of the second half. England Under-21 boss …

Lee Carsley vows to make the England team his own and ring the changes after replacing Gareth Southgate as interim boss prepares to audition for the job on a full-time basis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lee Carsley vows to make the England team his own and ring the changes after replacing Gareth Southgate as interim boss prepares to audition for the job on a full-time basis

Daily Mail  

New England interim head coach Lee Carsley has vowed to put his own stamp on the job ahead of his audition to become next full-time boss. Carsley was confirmed as Gareth Southgate’s temporary successor ahead of the UEFA Nations League matches next month and sources have indicated he has a genuine chance of becoming full-time manager if he impresses. Lee …

Lee Carsley likely to take interim charge of England for Nation Leagues matches
5 months ago

Lee Carsley likely to take interim charge of England for Nation Leagues matches

The Telegraph  

Lee Carsley is in pole position to take interim charge of England for their next Nations League matches, with the fixtures against Republic of Ireland and Finland just one month away. Carsley, the England Under-21 coach, is among the contenders to succeed Gareth Southgate permanently and his role at the Football Association means he is well positioned to take temporary …

England Under 21s boss Lee Carsley 'in pole position to succeed Gareth Southgate as interim manager'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

England Under 21s boss Lee Carsley 'in pole position to succeed Gareth Southgate as interim manager'

Daily Mail  

England's Under 21s head coach Lee Carsley is reportedly in pole position to succeed Gareth Southgate as interim manager. The FA are expected to mirror the appointment of Southgate in 2016, who was promoted from Under 21s boss to England manager - also on an interim basis initially. Lee Carsley, right, is in line to replace Gareth Southgate as interim …

Will Lee Carsley be the next England manager? Under 21 boss turns down the Republic of Ireland job as he plans to emerge as a contender to succeed Gareth Southgate
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Lee Carsley be the next England manager? Under 21 boss turns down the Republic of Ireland job as he plans to emerge as a contender to succeed Gareth Southgate

Daily Mail  

Lee Carsley has rejected an offer to become Republic of Ireland manager, with the England under 21 boss hopeful of emerging as a contender to become Gareth Southgate’s successor. The former Everton and Birmingham midfield player, who won 40 caps for Ireland, is highly regarded by the FA after leading the under 21’s to a historic victory at last summer’s …

Frank Lampard 'wants to bring former Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole into coaching staff at Everton'
2 years, 11 months ago

Frank Lampard 'wants to bring former Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole into coaching staff at Everton'

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard is considering Ashley Cole for a role in his coaching set-up ahead of his official unveiling as Everton boss, according to reports. Lampard and Cole are close friends and former team-mates at Chelsea - with the legendary midfielder previously signing the left-back when he was at Derby County - and the defender later joining his backroom staff at …

Ben Chilwell: I want to emulate Ashley Cole at Chelsea FC
4 years, 3 months ago

Ben Chilwell: I want to emulate Ashley Cole at Chelsea FC

The Hindu  

Chelsea's new signing Ben Chilwell has said that the London club's former defender Ashley Cole played a big role in his switch from Leicester City. Chilwell joined Chelsea in the close season on a five-year contract for a reported 50 million pounds and the 23-year-old made his debut in last week's 6-0 home win against Barnsley in the League Cup …

Ashley Cole would love Chelsea to sign Ben Chilwell in January transfer window
5 years ago

Ashley Cole would love Chelsea to sign Ben Chilwell in January transfer window

Daily Mail  

Ashley Cole has admitted he 'would love to see' former club Chelsea sign Leicester star Ben Chilwell in the January transfer window. Ashley Cole has admitted he 'would love to see' Chelsea sign Leicester star Ben Chilwell Cole, speaking at Stamford Bridge this week, thinks Chilwell could shine as Chelsea's left back Left back is an area they could improve …

England, Chelsea and Arsenal great Ashley Cole announces retirement
5 years, 4 months ago

England, Chelsea and Arsenal great Ashley Cole announces retirement

The Hindu  

England great Ashley Cole announced he has retired from the game at the age of 38. The former Chelsea and Arsenal defender won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups, as well as helping the Blues to win the 2011-12 Champions League. READ | David Luiz hails 'humble' Arsenal after winning debu The Rams did not give Cole a …

Ashley Cole joins former teammate Lampard at Derby
5 years, 11 months ago

Ashley Cole joins former teammate Lampard at Derby

The Hindu  

Defender Ashley Cole has joined former Chelsea teammate and current Derby boss Frank Lampard at the Championship club until the end of the season. Cole, who won 107 England caps, was a free agent after his recent departure from LA Galaxy, and Lampard is confident the 38-year-old will boost Derby's promotion drive. “I'm delighted that we've been able to secure …

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