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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg in Athens

Lee Carsley urges England to follow Germany and Spain’s trust in youth

Curtis Jones and Lee Carsley.
Curtis Jones is one of a number of England U21 players given a chance to impress for the senior side. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images/Reuters

Lee Carsley believes England will have a better chance of glory if they follow Germany and Spain in promoting players who have won trophies at youth level.

Carsley, who steps aside for Thomas Tuchel after Sunday’s home game against the Republic of Ireland, has not been afraid to bring in inexperienced players during his spell as interim head coach.

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