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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Dan Kilpatrick

England: Lee Carsley sends World Cup message to Thomas Tuchel as interim spell ends

Lee Carsley says England have "all the tools" to win the 2026 World Cup and believes he has left the squad in "a fantastic position" for Thomas Tuchel.

Carsley signed off his six-game spell as England's interim head coach with the 5-0 thrashing of the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, ensuring promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League before Tuchel takes over in January.

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