England interim supervisor Lee Carsley stated he has not made a proper software to develop into their everlasting boss and added that he felt privileged to be given the chance to handle the senior aspect.
Having managed England under-21s since 2021 and main them to the European U21 Championship title final yr, Carsley is overseeing England’s September Nations League fixtures with a view to staying on all through the autumn as they seek for a full-time successor to Gareth Southgate.
Whereas the 50-year-old began his stint with a cushty 2-0 win over Ireland within the Nations League, adopted by one other 2-0 victory against Finland, Carsley met his first wave of criticism after England slipped to a shock 2-1 loss to Greece at Wembley on Thursday.
“I did not formally apply for it,” Carsley instructed talkSPORT on Saturday. “As a result of I have been with the U21s.
“I am actually glad doing my job, however I am an worker of the Soccer Affiliation (FA), and I used to be requested to take the senior group, which is a privilege; it was the proudest second of my profession to date.
“Actually honoured with the prospect to handle the senior group, I am in a very lucky place, I am on the within and I can see how a lot potential this group’s acquired.
“I’ve stated all alongside, it is the most effective jobs in world soccer, there’s not many roles the place you have acquired an opportunity of profitable, I imagine the coach that is available in has acquired a very good likelihood of profitable and we deserve the perfect one which’s on the market.”
England, second in Group F of their Nations League with six factors from three matches, face Finland in a while Sunday.