‘I definitely don’t feel comfortable’ – Lee Carsley speaks on England interim position after Finland win

Lee Carsley admitted that he nonetheless doesn’t really feel “comfy” within the position of England supervisor regardless of main the Three Lions to 2 wins in his first two video games. 

Carsley, at present in interim cost following Gareth Southgate’s departure, has overseen victories over Eire and Finland in England’s opening Nations League video games, each with 2-0 scorelines. 

Carsley has made the identical leap that Southgate did, beforehand managing the under-21s facet earlier than taking the leap into the senior sizzling seat, though the previous Everton and Birmingham Metropolis midfielder received the European Championships final 12 months, beating Spain 1-0 within the closing because of Curtis Jones’ winner. 

Nonetheless, Carsley, who has solely managed at senior stage for brief spells, has stated that he nonetheless doesn’t really feel absolutely comfortable being England supervisor.

“I positively don’t really feel comfy [in the role],” Carsley advised ITV after the Finland win.

“I’ve positively been out of my consolation zone this worldwide window. It’s been satisfying however I’ve needed to ensure that each single day I’m producing actually excessive requirements together with the remainder of the workers. 

“We try to do nearly as good a job as we are able to and we’ve been lucky to get two good outcomes, and it’s about constructing on that now.”

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who struggled to search out his finest kind underneath Southgate on the worldwide stage, shone in a “completely different place”, which Carsley highlighted. 

“We performed Trent in a little bit of a unique place tonight together with Rico [Lewis], who additionally was glorious,” Carsley defined.

“You’ve seen from Trent an array of passing and the flexibility to manage the sport from a deeper space and get into ahead areas as properly. It’s not a shock seeing Trent try this for Liverpool this season and all through his profession.”

In the meantime, two-goal hero Kane spoke of his “starvation” to maintain scoring targets for England regardless of going through criticism throughout Euro 2024. 

“It was a giant evening for me,” Kane stated.

“Clearly proud to succeed in the 100 caps; there was numerous speak about it. what I’m like; I need to rating and assist the workforce. It was nice to have the ability to try this at the moment. Everytime you’re doubted all through your profession, it makes you extra hungry and decided to show individuals improper and show to your self that you may nonetheless play at a excessive stage. 

“I at all times again myself to attain targets, particularly in a workforce like this creating the probabilities that we do. I’m excited for the long run.”

The interim supervisor and his star striker exchanged phrases about one another of their post-match interviews. 

“I assumed he took his two targets rather well,” Carsley stated of Kane.

“It was a giant event for him. His youngsters and his spouse have been right here; an emotional bit, I might think about. Actually glad for Harry. The best way he’s performed himself this week and I might think about each time he’s been with England absolutely deserves all of the plaudits he’s going to get. 

“What I’ve observed with him this week is that he’s extremely motivated to play for England and to attain targets. To have a centre ahead like that that’s scored as many as he has, hopefully that continues.”

Kane stated of Carsley: “He’s include an awesome power. 

“He talks so much about freedom and enjoying together with your finest attributes, attacking and hurting the opposite workforce with out the ball; suffocating groups. We’ve executed that properly within the two video games. 

“After all, there’s room for enchancment, but it surely’s a very good begin for him and it’s been nice to work with him.”