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Carsley on Tuchel: Text, not Calls
Interim England manager Lee Carsley reveals limited communication with incoming manager Thomas Tuchel, focusing on his current squad selection, and outlining his future plans.
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- What are Carsley's future plans after his interim period?
- Carsley's interim period ends after the match against Ireland, after which he will return to his role as the England U21 manager. Ashley Cole, his assistant, will join him.
- How did Tuchel's appointment affect Carsley's team selection?
- Carsley states that Tuchel has shown respect for his role, allowing Carsley to manage the team without influence, and that he selected the squad based on his own judgment to beat the upcoming opponents.
- What is the nature of communication between Lee Carsley and Thomas Tuchel?
- Lee Carsley, the interim England manager, has only exchanged brief text messages with incoming manager Thomas Tuchel, not having a phone call yet.
- When does Thomas Tuchel officially start his role as England's head coach?
- Tuchel's appointment as England's head coach starts in 2025. Carsley's primary focus is to leave the team in good condition for Tuchel.
- What is the status of Ashley Cole's position within the England coaching staff?
- Carsley confirms that Ashley Cole, his assistant, will return with him to the England U21s after his interim period with the senior team concludes.