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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner

Lee Carsley intends to row back on England tactics after chastening loss

Lee Carsley crouches on the touchline.
The loss to Greece was Lee Carsley’s third match in interim charge of England. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images/Reuters

Lee Carsley intends to return to a more familiar system against Finland in the Nations League on Sunday, as he looks for a reaction to England’s shapeless display in Thursday’s 2-1 Wembley defeat by Greece.

The interim manager went with an attacking 4-2-4, featuring Jude ­Bellingham, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer in central areas, only to see the team struggle for cohesion and ­defensive security, especially against Greece’s counters.

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