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Matthew Holt

The England job is Lee Carsley's if he wins his first few games - 'He knows a lot of the players, he’s brought some fresh players into the squad to liven things up a bit too': England legend says Three Lions will appoint their interim if results are good

Interim England manager Lee Carsley.

Alan Shearer believes Lee Carsley could surprise a few as the latter prepares for his first game in charge of England.

Carsley, 50, has taken over the post after Gareth Southgate's summer exit with the Three Lions set to take on the Republic of Ireland and Finland over the next week. Having earned his stripes mainly with England's Under-21 side, the former Everton midfielder is the bookmakers favourite to take over on a permanent basis.

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