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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner

‘I’ve shown I can do it’: Carsley shrugs off talk of impossible job with England

Lee Carsley (second from left) stands for the national anthems before England’s 2-0 victory over Finland
Lee Carsley (second from left) stands for the national anthems before England’s 2-0 victory over Finland. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Lee Carsley said he sees trophy-­winning potential with England and not the so-called “impossible job”, as he reflected on a confidence-boosting first camp in interim charge.

The manager recorded 2-0 wins over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin and Finland at Wembley, and the sense of positivity has done his chances of landing the role on a full-time basis no harm. He will remain as caretaker for the October and November windows, when England face Greece at home and Finland away, then Greece away and Ireland at home to complete their Nations League group campaign.

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