Lee Carsley has a legitimate chance to be England's next manager but faces THREE major issues for his audition, writes SAMI MOKBEL
Daily MailLife 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 side for the foreseeable future. Curtis Jones is likely to be among the players under consideration from Carsley's U-21's squad Full backs in flux It remains to be seen whether right backs Kieran Trippier, who is 33, and Kyle Walker, 34, will travel to North America with England in 2026. It remains to be seen whether Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker could feature at the 2026 World Cup It will be intriguing to see if he gives Trent Alexander-Arnold a shot at right-back or in midfield It will also be intriguing to see whether Carsley gives Trent Alexander-Arnold a chance to play at right back, following Southgate’s efforts to convert him into a midfielder.