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Lee Carsley led England's Under-21 team to a second consecutive European Championship title, showcasing his tactical acumen and player development skills, and is now aiming for a historic third win while being considered a promising coach for the future of English football.
Lee Carsley's tenure as England's interim manager saw a high point with a 3-0 victory over Greece, setting a positive stage for incoming coach Thomas Tuchel. Despite earlier setbacks, Carsley's strategic decisions, including starting Ollie Watkins over Harry Kane, paid off, securing England's position in League B Group 2. The win, highlighted by Curtis Jones' debut goal, positions England to return to the top tier with a win against the Republic of Ireland. Carsley's successful management amidst challenges offers a promising handover to Tuchel.
England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley has held talks with on-loan Arsenal star Folarin Balogun ahead of the international break. Balogun had been an outside shot at earning a first call-up for the senior squad after his form this season. Despite playing 28 times for the Three Lions at youth level Balogun may yet still change his allegiance. Having been born in New York, he is eligible to play for USMNT.